Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine with Herb-Infused Sauce - cookrisp

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, sliced or cubed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder (to taste)
• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp thyme or oregano
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• 250 g (about 9 oz) linguine
• Salt for pasta water
• 1/2 cup pasta cooking water (reserve)