Flavor-Packed Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 12 oz linguine pasta
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt
• freshly cracked black pepper
• Olive oil for cooking chicken
• 1/4 cup chicken broth (or more as needed)
• 1/4 cup heavy cream