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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe

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Indulge in the rich and flavorful Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, a hearty pasta dish that combines tender chicken in a creamy, buttery sauce with a hint of spice. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

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Linguine:

  • 12 oz linguine

Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Seasoning:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, 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

  1. Cook the Pasta – Boil salted water and cook linguine al dente. Reserve pasta water, drain, and set aside.
  2. Prepare the Chicken – Season and cook chicken until fully done. Slice into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Make the Cowboy Butter Sauce – Cook garlic in butter, then add mustard, lemon juice, and broth. Simmer.
  4. Add Cream and Cheese – Pour in cream, simmer until thickened, then add Parmesan.
  5. Combine Everything – Add chicken and linguine to the sauce, toss to coat evenly.
  6. Garnish and Serve – Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

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