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Irresistibly Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

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A quick and delicious cowboy butter chicken linguine that combines rich butter, savory chicken, and creamy sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 12 ounces linguine pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or reserved pasta water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil the linguine according to the package directions in salted water. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining and set the pasta aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add minced garlic, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth (or reserved pasta water). Simmer gently, scraping any browned bits from the pan.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and half of the chopped parsley. Stir and cook for an additional 2 minutes until sauce lightly thickens.
  6. Return chicken to the pan. Add cooked linguine and parmesan cheese. Toss to coat evenly, adjusting sauce consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
  7. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Garnish with remaining parsley and extra parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

Best served hot with a simple green salad or garlic bread. This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: chicken, linguine, pasta, cowboy butter, quick dinner

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