Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken is a delightful combination of tender chicken breasts coated in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor, making it the perfect choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The blend of spices and fresh herbs elevates this dish, creating an unforgettable dining experience. Serve it alongside crusty bread or fluffy rice to soak up the luscious sauce, and watch as it becomes a family favorite!
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
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a 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 garlic until fragrant. Stir in mustard, red pepper flakes, parsley, dill, lemon juice, chicken broth, and cream; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, cover, and cook for another 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with additional herbs and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 140mg