Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken is a delightful dish that features tender, seared chicken breasts enveloped in a luscious, creamy garlic sauce. This recipe strikes the perfect balance between richness and flavor, thanks to the combination of butter, fresh herbs, and a hint of lemon. Ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, Cowboy Butter Chicken is easy to prepare while still impressing your family and friends with its savory taste. Pair it with crusty bread, rice, or roasted vegetables for a satisfying meal everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley and dill (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, parsley, and dill.
- Stir in lemon juice, chicken broth, and heavy cream; simmer for a few minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, ensuring it’s coated in sauce. Cover and cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (180g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg