Cowboy Butter Chicken
A comforting and indulgent chicken dish enveloped in a creamy butter sauce, flavored with garlic, herbs, and a hint of lemon.
Ingredients
Chicken Preparation
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Cooking Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped (optional) Add for extra freshness
- 1 juice of 1 lemon
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on one side.
- Flip the chicken breasts and continue cooking until cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Sauce Creation
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat and add the softened butter along with the minced garlic. Stir until fragrant.
- Incorporate the Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, parsley, dill, and lemon juice. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream.
- Whisk everything together until smooth, then return chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
- Allow to simmer for a moment to meld flavors and heat through.
Notes
Serve Cowboy Butter Chicken over rice or with mashed potatoes. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.