Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine – Pinch Of Comfort

Ingredients

• 8 oz (225 g) linguine
• 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh chives, chopped
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) hot water (from pasta cooking water)
• 1/4 cup (60 g) grated Parmesan cheese
• Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)