Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a rich and flavorful dish that blends the bold, buttery heat of cowboy butter with juicy chicken and creamy linguine pasta. Here’s a recipe you can try:

🐔 Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe

⭐ Ingredients:

For the Cowboy Butter:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Chicken and Pasta:

• 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

• Salt & pepper to season chicken

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional for garnish)

• 12 oz linguine

• 1/2 cup reserved pasta water

• Optional: sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or cherry tomatoes

🍳 Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta:

   • Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.

2. Make the Cowboy Butter:

   • In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, parsley, paprika, cayenne, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

3. Cook the Chicken:

   • Season chicken with salt and pepper.

   • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through (about 5–6 minutes). Remove and set aside.

4. Combine Everything:

   • In the same pan, add cowboy butter and stir to deglaze the pan.

   • Return chicken to the pan, coating it in the butter sauce.

   • Add drained linguine and a bit of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce. Toss until everything is coated and heated through.

5. Serve:

   • Plate up with a sprinkle of Parmesan and extra parsley or chili flakes if desired.

🔥 Pro Tips:

• Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.

• For extra richness, stir in a splash of cream or cream cheese.

• Add veggies like spinach or blistered tomatoes for color and texture.