Description

Indulge in the flavorful combination of cowboy butter sauce with tender chicken and linguine pasta in this easy-to-make and satisfying cowboy butter chicken linguine dish.

Ingredients

Linguine Pasta:

12 oz linguine pasta

Chicken:

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)

Cowboy Butter Sauce:

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed rosemary

Garnish:

Grated Parmesan and extra parsley for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Cook the Linguine: Boil linguine until al dente, then drain and set aside.
Cook the Chicken: Season chicken, brown in olive oil, then set aside.
Prepare the Cowboy Butter Sauce: Melt butter, add garlic, mustard, paprika, red pepper, lemon juice, herbs, cook until fragrant.
Combine and Serve: Return chicken to skillet, add linguine, toss together until heated through. Serve topped with Parmesan and parsley.

Notes

You can add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra vegetables.
Use chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
Adjust spice level by reducing red pepper flakes.