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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe
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This Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine recipe is a delicious twist on a classic pasta dish. Tender chicken cooked to perfection in a flavorful buttery sauce with fragrant herbs, tossed with linguine for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 2 large chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

For the Pasta:

  • 8 oz linguine pasta
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Cowboy Butter Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

For Garnish:

  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Cook seasoned chicken in butter until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
  3. Cook the Pasta: Boil linguine until al dente. Reserve pasta water.
  4. Make the Cowboy Butter Sauce: Sauté garlic, herbs in butter. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, simmer.
  5. Combine the Pasta and Chicken: Slice cooked chicken, toss linguine in sauce, add chicken strips.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Plate linguine, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, parsley, and thyme. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less crushed red pepper flakes.
  • For a creamier sauce, you can add a splash of heavy cream at the end.

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Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, pasta recipe, chicken pasta, butter sauce, cowboy butter sauce

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