Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe
A rich and flavorful pasta dish combining tender chicken, buttery cowboy-style sauce, and perfectly cooked linguine. Quick enough for weeknights but impressive enough for guests. A little spice, a lot of flavor — comfort food at its best!
Ingredients
- 8 oz 225 g linguine pasta
- 2 chicken breasts thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Season sliced chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add butter, garlic, red pepper flakes, and Dijon mustard to the skillet; stir until butter is melted and fragrant.
- Squeeze in lemon juice and toss in cooked linguine, mixing well to coat the pasta.
- Stir in chopped parsley and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese and extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can use shrimp instead of chicken for a seafood twist.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Great with a side of garlic bread and a fresh salad.