COWBOY BUTTER CHICKEN LINGUINE

INGREDIENTS

For the Chicken:

1 lb chicken breast, sliced thin

2 tbsp Cowboy Butter (or make your own - see below!)

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

Salt & black pepper to taste

For the Pasta:

8 oz linguine (or fettuccine)

3 tbsp Cowboy Butter

3 garlic cloves, minced

½ cup heavy cream

½ cup pasta water

¼ cup grated parmesan

1 tbsp lemon juice

Fresh parsley, chopped

Red pepper flakes (optional kick!)

DIY Cowboy Butter (Mix These!):

½ cup softened butter

1 tbsp mustard

1 tbsp honey

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp cayenne

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley/chives)

HOW TO RIDE THIS RECIPE HOME

Season & Sear: Toss chicken with spices. Sear in olive oil + 2 tbsp Cowboy Butter until golden (5 mins). Remove.

Pasta Time: Cook linguine al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water!

Build the Sauce: In same pan, melt 3 tbsp Cowboy Butter. Sauté garlic 30 sec. Add cream, pasta water, parmesan. Simmer 2 mins.

Toss it All: Add pasta, chicken, lemon juice. Toss to coat. Garnish with parsley & red pepper flakes.

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