Description

Bold, buttery, and garlicky linguine with tender chicken and a rich cowboy butter sauce bursting with smoky paprika, cayenne heat, Parmesan, and fresh parsley.

Ingredients

12 oz linguine

2 chicken breasts, sliced

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp honey

½ tsp red pepper flakes

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook the linguine according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Season sliced chicken with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
Sauté chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add remaining butter and olive oil.
Sauté minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and honey. Mix well.
Add cooked linguine and chicken back to skillet. Toss until well coated in sauce.
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For a creamier sauce, add a splash of heavy cream or half-and-half when mixing the sauce.

Add sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers for a heartier dish.

Swap chicken for shrimp or smoked sausage for different protein.

Make it vegetarian by skipping chicken and adding roasted veggies like zucchini and cherry tomatoes.

Adjust heat level by changing cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes quantity.

Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 3 days. Reheat gently with splash of water or broth.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Sautéing and boiling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 550
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 85mg