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Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta

Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta
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Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta is your go-to weeknight dinner that combines bold flavors with comforting familiarity. This dish features tender chicken cooked to perfection, enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce that elevates simple linguine into a culinary delight. With just 30 minutes of preparation and cooking time, this recipe is perfect for busy evenings or when you want to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. The leftovers also make for a delicious lunch option the next day!

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 oz linguine pasta
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (for boiling water)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Set aside.
  2. Cook linguine in boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente; reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. In the same skillet used for chicken, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in mustard, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and parsley; simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Toss cooked pasta in the butter sauce; add reserved pasta water gradually to adjust consistency. Fold in sliced chicken and mix well.
  5. Serve garnished with extra parsley.

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