Description
Savory, buttery linguine with tender chicken bathed in a zesty, herby cowboy butter sauce—cozy, flavorful, and irresistibly comforting in every bite.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 500 g),Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste,1 tsp smoked paprika,1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, adjust to taste),2 tbsp olive oil,300 g linguine,4 tbsp unsalted butter,3 cloves garlic, minced,2 tbsp Dijon mustard,Juice of 1/2 lemon,2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped,1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped,Grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
Instructions
Step 1 – Sear Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat. Sear chicken 4–5 min per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.,Step 2 – Cook Linguine: Boil salted water, cook linguine until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.,Step 3 – Make Cowboy Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Whisk in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, and chives.,Step 4 – Combine: Slice chicken into strips. Add linguine and chicken to the sauce, tossing gently to coat. Add reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a glossy sauce.,Step 5 – Serve: Finish with grated Parmesan, extra herbs, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use spaghetti or fettuccine as tasty pasta alternatives.,Adjust red pepper flakes for desired heat level.,For gluten‑free, use gluten‑free pasta.,Swap chicken with shrimp, steak, or roasted cauliflower for variety.
