This rich, buttery Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is packed with garlic, lemon, herbs, and spice — a fast and flavor-packed pasta dish perfect for weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
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1½ lbs chicken breast, sliced
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12 oz linguine
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1 tbsp olive oil
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5 tbsp butter (divided)
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tsp Dijon mustard
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Juice of ½ lemon
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½ tsp red pepper flakes
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1 tbsp chopped parsley
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¼ cup Parmesan cheese
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
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Cook linguine al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water.
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Season and sear chicken in olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan, add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté 1 minute.
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Stir in Dijon, lemon juice, red pepper, and parsley. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Add Parmesan and a splash of pasta water to create the sauce.
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Return chicken and add cooked linguine. Toss everything together.
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Serve hot, garnished with more parsley and cheese.