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Cowboy Butter Chicken

Cowboy Butter Chicken

Rich, buttery, and full of flavor, this Cowboy Butter Chicken brings cozy comfort to your table in under 30 minutes. With juicy chicken breasts and a luscious garlic-herb sauce, it’s simple enough for weeknights yet indulgent enough to impress.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 410 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter divided
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt half of the butter. Sear the chicken breasts for 5–7 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  • Add parsley, thyme, and lemon juice. Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer briefly.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over each piece. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until heated through and coated.
  • Transfer to serving plate, drizzle with extra sauce, and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

Pairs perfectly with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted veggies. For a spicier twist, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne to the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 42gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 480mgVitamin A: 820IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword Butter Chicken, comfort food, Keto Chicken, skillet dinner
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