Description
Delicious Cowboy Butter Chicken is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, creamy, and flavorful sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and is sure to impress family and friends. The delightful blend of spices and fresh herbs creates a mouthwatering experience that warms the heart. Serve it over rice or pasta for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prep your kitchen: Gather all ingredients and tools; mince garlic and chop herbs.
- Sear the chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tbsp butter. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Create the sauce: Add remaining butter and minced garlic to the skillet; cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add cream: Stir in heavy cream while scraping browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet; simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Finish: Sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving hot over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg