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Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta

Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta
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Enjoy bold flavors with our Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta recipe! Simple and satisfying, it’s perfect for dinner tonight—try it now!

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 12 oz linguine pasta
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (for boiling water)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper.
  2. Season the chicken slices with the spice mix until evenly coated.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken slices for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the rest.
  5. In the same skillet used for cooking chicken, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and chopped parsley. Let the sauce simmer for 1–2 minutes; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Add the cooked linguine to the skillet with cowboy butter sauce; toss to coat well.
  8. If the sauce appears too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
  9. Slice cooked chicken into strips and return it to the pan; toss everything together evenly.
  10. Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Keywords: For added nutrition and flavor, feel free to incorporate vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes used.

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