Cowboy Butter Chicken (Creamy Skillet Recipe)
Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken made in one skillet. Garlic butter sauce with lemon and herbs. Easy 30-minute chicken dinner recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika smoked or sweet
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill chopped (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon about 2 tablespoons
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet. Add garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, parsley, and dill.
- Add lemon juice, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Stir until smooth and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, cover, and cook 8–10 minutes until fully cooked. This step completes the Cowboy Butter Chicken perfectly.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Serve Cowboy Butter Chicken over mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or with roasted vegetables. Fresh bread is perfect for soaking up the sauce.