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Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta

Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta
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Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that brings together comfort and bold flavors in a quick, easy-to-make recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, this pasta features tender chicken coated in a rich, garlicky butter sauce, all wrapped around perfectly cooked linguine. With its flavorful spices and creamy texture, it’s sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters at your table. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy family meal, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get ready to impress with a plateful of Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta that everyone will love!

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 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)
  • 12 oz linguine pasta
  • 1 teaspoon salt (for boiling water)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Chicken: Season sliced chicken with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for about 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet.
  2. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. Make the Cowboy Butter Sauce: In the same skillet used for chicken, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper; simmer for 1–2 minutes.
  4. Combine: Add drained pasta to the skillet with sauce and toss until well-coated. If needed, use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Fold in sliced chicken gently.
  5. Serve: Garnish with more parsley and serve warm.

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