Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine for Busy Evenings – Bold, Buttery & Done in 30 Minutes
A quick, bold, and buttery pasta dish featuring seared chicken tossed in cowboy butter sauce with garlic, herbs, and lemon—all swirled with linguine for a 30-minute dinner win.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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12 oz linguine pasta
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1½ lbs chicken breast or thighs, sliced
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Salt, pepper, paprika to season
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1 tbsp olive oil
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½ cup unsalted butter
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
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½ tsp paprika
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2 tbsp chopped parsley
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
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Cook linguine until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear in skillet with oil until golden and cooked. Remove and set aside.
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In same pan, melt butter. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
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Stir in lemon juice, mustard, red pepper, paprika, and parsley. Add Parmesan.
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Return chicken and linguine to pan. Add pasta water and toss to coat.
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Serve hot with extra cheese and herbs.