Description
Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken is a delectable dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, buttery sauce that promises comfort and flavor for any dinner occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Dried thyme and parsley
- Fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat dry chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter until bubbly. Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Stir well.
- Mix in dried herbs and lemon juice; simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve over rice or pasta, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 165mg