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Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe

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Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta fuses viral TikTok cowboy butter with creamy chicken linguine. Smoky garlic butter, zesty lemon, and fresh herbs coat tender chicken and al dente pasta. Ultimate weeknight comfort food for Pinterest pasta boards and family dinner rotation.

Ingredients

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  • Chicken & Pasta:
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut bite-size)
  • 12 oz linguine pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Cowboy Butter Sauce:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives (chopped)
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 lemon (juice + zest)
  • 1 shallot (finely diced)
  • 1 cup bell peppers (thinly sliced)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • Reserved pasta water

Instructions

  • 1. Make cowboy butter: Mix softened butter, garlic, Dijon, parsley, chives, thyme, 1 tsp paprika, red pepper flakes, lemon juice/zest. Set aside.
  • 2. Cook linguine in salted water al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain.
  • 3. Season chicken with 1 tsp paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper.
  • 4. Heat olive oil in large skillet. Sear chicken 3-4 mins per side until golden. Remove.
  • 5. Sauté shallot and bell peppers 3 mins. Add 4 tbsp cowboy butter, melt.
  • 6. Return chicken to pan. Add cooked linguine, toss to coat.
  • 7. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, remaining cowboy butter. Add pasta water until silky.
  • 8. Cook 2 mins until sauce clings to noodles. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts. Slice uniform for even cooking.
  • Make cowboy butter ahead – fridge 5 days, freezes 3 months.
  • Linguine perfect thickness; spaghetti/ fettuccine work too.
  • Fresh herbs essential for brightness. Dried = ⅓ amount.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes for heat preference.
  • Leftovers excellent! Reheat with splash cream or pasta water.
  • Extra cowboy butter fantastic on steak, corn, shrimp skewers.
  • Serves 4 generously. Date night or family dinner winner.

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Keywords: cowboy butter chicken pasta, cowboy butter linguine, creamy garlic chicken pasta, viral tiktok pasta, spicy butter chicken pasta

Find it online: https://dishfoody.com/cowboy-butter-chicken-pasta-recipe/