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Cowboy Butter Chicken

A delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a creamy, flavorful sauce made with butter, garlic, and spices, perfect for family dinners and entertaining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts You can also use chicken thighs.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked or sweet
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for searing
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill chopped (optional but recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons juice of lemon about 1 lemon
  • ½ cup chicken broth or water for a lighter option
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the skillet, and melt. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, and dill, stirring to combine.
  3. Pour in lemon juice, chicken broth, and heavy cream, stirring continuously until smooth. Let simmer gently for 2-3 minutes.
Combining
  1. Return the seared chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce. Cover and cook for another 8-10 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Serving
  1. Garnish with additional parsley and serve hot with desired sides.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in spices for a few hours before cooking. Adjust heat level with more or less red pepper flakes. Use fresh herbs for best flavor.