Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine (Print Version)

Linguine with juicy chicken, garlic, and rich buttery sauce finished with cream and Parmesan for indulgent flavor.

# Ingredients:

→ Pasta

01 - 340 g linguine

→ Chicken

02 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

→ Sauce

03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 2 tablespoons butter
05 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
10 - 120 ml chicken broth
11 - 120 ml heavy cream
12 - 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
13 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook linguine until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 120 ml of pasta cooking water, then drain and set pasta aside.
02 - Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, until fully cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest. Once slightly cooled, slice into bite-sized pieces.
03 - Reduce the skillet heat to medium, then add butter. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic. Incorporate Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
04 - Pour heavy cream into the skillet, stirring to combine. Let simmer gently for 2 minutes, until slightly thickened. Add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Adjust sauce consistency with a splash of reserved pasta water if necessary.
05 - Return sliced chicken to the skillet, then add the drained linguine. Toss thoroughly to coat the pasta and chicken evenly in the creamy sauce. Let cook for 1–2 minutes to meld flavors.
06 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately, offering extra Parmesan if desired.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For best results, slice the chicken after resting to retain maximum juiciness.
02 - Balancing the reserved pasta water allows adjustment to the sauce thickness.

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