Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

• total time: 37 minutes

Ingredients

12 oz linguine pasta

1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, cut into strips

1/2 cup unsalted butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tbsp olive oil

Directions

Cook Pasta: Boil linguine in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Season Chicken: Season chicken strips with salt and pepper.

Cook Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Make Cowboy Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Add Spices: Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, and parsley. Cook for 2 minutes.

Combine Everything: Return chicken to the skillet, add cooked linguine, and toss to coat with the sauce.

Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.

Serve: Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley.

Prep Time: 35 minutes

Calories: Approximately 620 kcal per serving

Tips: For a lighter version, use half the amount of butter and replace with chicken broth. Add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top if desired.