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Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a bold, buttery pasta dinner made with tender chicken, silky linguine, garlic, herbs, spices, and a touch of lemon. Comforting, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4Cuisine: AmericanCourse: DinnerMethod: StovetopKeyword: Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Pasta
  • 12 oz linguine
  • Salt for pasta water
  • Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp chili flakes adjust to taste
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Cowboy Butter Sauce
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Reserved pasta water as needed

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Season chicken with paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and slice.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce heat and add butter. Once melted, stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
  5. Add parsley, paprika, cayenne (if using), and lemon juice.
  6. Add a splash of pasta water to create a silky sauce.
  7. Return chicken and pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
  8. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.