Cowboy Chicken Pasta (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 8 oz of linguine noodles

02 - 2 big chicken breasts, no bones or skin

→ Sauce (Cowboy Style)

03 - 4 minced garlic cloves

04 - ½ cup of unsalted butter

05 - 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika

06 - 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme leaves

07 - A sprinkle of salt and pepper, to suit your taste

08 - 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley

09 - 1 teaspoon of onion powder

10 - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional if you like less spice)

11 - 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

12 - 1 cup of chicken broth

→ Finishing Touch

13 - Parmesan, freshly grated

# Instructions:

01 - Sprinkle spices over the chicken. Cook each side in 2 tablespoons of butter for about 6-7 minutes till golden and fully done. Set it aside for now.

02 - Follow the pack’s instructions to cook your linguine. Before draining, scoop out a cup of the water for later.

03 - Using the same pan, heat leftover butter. Stir in garlic and herbs. Pour in broth and lemon juice. Let it bubble gently for 2-3 minutes.

04 - Slice up the chicken. Mix the pasta with the sauce, adding some saved pasta water if it needs loosening. Stir the chicken in and top with Parmesan and extra herbs.

# Notes:

01 - Save some pasta water to tweak the sauce's texture

02 - Control spice levels by adjusting red pepper flakes

03 - Dial up or tone down spices based on what you prefer

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