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Irresistibly Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine in 30 Minutes Recipe

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This irresistibly easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender, pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich lemony, garlicky cowboy butter sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it combines sautéed garlic, paprika, Dijon mustard, and parmesan cheese with linguine pasta for a delicious family-friendly dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Pasta

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 12 ounces linguine pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Cowboy Butter Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ½ cup chicken broth or reserved pasta water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Boil the linguine according to the package directions in salted water. Remember to reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining. Set the pasta aside once cooked.
  2. Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Prepare Cowboy Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add minced garlic, paprika, and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned to avoid bitterness.
  4. Add Flavor Components: Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth (or reserved pasta water). Scrape any browned bits from the skillet bottom. Simmer gently to blend flavors.
  5. Creamy Sauce Formation: Pour in the heavy cream and half of the chopped parsley. Stir gently and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Combine All: Return chicken to the skillet, add the cooked linguine and grated parmesan cheese. Toss everything thoroughly to coat the pasta evenly, adding more reserved pasta water as needed to adjust sauce consistency.
  7. Final Touches: Taste the dish and adjust salt and pepper if necessary. Garnish with remaining parsley and extra parmesan cheese. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Pasta Water Reserve: Saving some pasta water helps loosen the sauce and makes it cling better to the pasta and chicken.
  • Watch the Garlic: Sauté garlic only until fragrant to prevent it from becoming bitter and spoiling the sauce.
  • Spice Adjustments: Modify red pepper flakes according to your preferred heat level; omit entirely for a milder version.
  • Reheating Magic: When reheating leftovers, add a splash of milk or water to keep the creamy sauce smooth and luscious.
  • Freezing Wisely: Freeze the pasta and sauce separately to maintain the best texture and reheat quality.

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