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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

For the chicken:

2 chicken breasts (sliced)
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & black pepper
1 tsp paprika

For the pasta:

250g linguine
Salt (for boiling water)

Cowboy butter sauce:

4 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tsp thyme (or mixed herbs)
¼ tsp cayenne (optional for heat)

Instructions

1. Cook pasta

Boil linguine in salted water until al dente
Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain

2. Cook chicken

Heat olive oil in a pan
Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika
Cook until golden and fully done (5–7 minutes)
Remove and set aside

3. Make cowboy butter

In the same pan, melt butter
Add garlic → sauté 30 seconds
Stir in Dijon, lemon juice, zest, paprika, chili flakes, thyme

4. Combine

Add cooked pasta + a splash of pasta water
Toss until coated
Add chicken back in
Finish with parsley

5. Serve

Optional: sprinkle parmesan or extra chili flakes

Pro Tips

Don’t overcook garlic—it turns bitter fast
Pasta water helps create a silky sauce
Add a splash more lemon if you like it tangy

Nutrition (Approx per serving)

Calories: 450–550 kcal
Protein: 30–35g
Carbs: 40–50g
Fat: 20–25g

Allergen Info

Dairy (butter)
Gluten (pasta)

Q&A

Q: What is cowboy butter flavor?
Garlicky, buttery, tangy (lemon + mustard), with a mild spicy kick.

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Q: Can I make it creamy?
Yes—add ¼ cup cream or cream cheese.

Q: Can I use shrimp instead?
Absolutely—cook quickly (2–3 minutes).

Q: How to make it lighter?
Use less butter + add olive oil instead.

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