Cowboy Butter

• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter softened
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic finely minced
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tbsp chopped chives
• 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• pinch red pepper flakes
• ½ lemon juice and zest

Pasta

• 12 oz (340g) pasta (linguine recommended)
• 2 tsp salt

Chicken and Sauce

• 6 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large shallot, finely diced
• 1 cup (150g) sliced bell peppers (mix of red, yellow, and orange)
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced
• 4 tbsp cowboy butter, or more to taste
• ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream (double cream)
• 4 tbsp Parmesan, freshly grated
• 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped