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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

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Bold, buttery, and a little spicy—this cowboy butter chicken linguine is where rustic charm meets creamy pasta perfection. Juicy chicken is bathed in a zesty, garlic-laced butter sauce with a smoky kick, then tossed with tender linguine and a sprinkle of Parmesan. One skillet, big flavor, zero fuss.

Ingredients

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12 oz linguine

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp butter

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp lemon juice

½ cup chicken broth

½ cup heavy cream

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and black pepper, to taste

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Cook Pasta: Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Sear the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook chicken until golden and cooked through (about 5–6 mins per side). Slice and set aside.

Make Cowboy Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic, paprika, red pepper flakes, Dijon, and lemon juice. Cook for 1–2 mins until fragrant.

Add Liquids & Cheese: Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer until slightly thickened, then mix in Parmesan.

Combine: Return chicken to the skillet along with cooked linguine. Toss to coat everything in the sauce.

Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and more Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Creamy, spicy, and full of cowboy swagger—this dish is your next dinner hero

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