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Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe

Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe
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Indulge in a deliciously creamy and flavorful dish with this Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine recipe. Tender strips of chicken are cooked to perfection and tossed with a rich and savory Dijon cream sauce, then combined with al dente linguine for a satisfying meal that’s sure to please your taste buds.

Ingredients

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Linguine Pasta:

  • 12 ounces linguine pasta

Chicken:

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced into strips)

Seasoning:

  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Cook Linguine: Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. Prepare Chicken: Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook in olive oil until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Make Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and add garlic, red pepper flakes, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. Add heavy cream and Parmesan, simmer until creamy.
  4. Combine: Return chicken to skillet, add linguine. Toss together, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • You can use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut or swap linguine for fettuccine or penne.
  • Add spinach or mushrooms for extra texture and flavor.

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