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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

A bold and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken tossed with linguine in a spicy cowboy-style garlic-herb butter sauce.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz linguine
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to heat preference)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
  • Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook linguine according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water and drain.
  2. Season sliced chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, 5–7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, cayenne, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in chopped herbs and return the chicken to the pan. Toss to coat.
  6. Add the cooked linguine and toss everything together. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  7. Sprinkle with Parmesan (optional) and serve hot.

Notes

  • Adjust cayenne and red pepper flakes based on spice tolerance.
  • Parmesan adds creaminess but can be skipped for a lighter version.
  • Try swapping linguine for fettuccine or spaghetti.
  • Author: Mateo
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 580 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg

Keywords: cowboy butter pasta, spicy chicken linguine, garlic herb butter pasta