Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that features juicy chicken breasts cooked in a rich buttery herb sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbly.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Once the chicken is cooked, sprinkle the chopped parsley, thyme, rosemary, and red pepper flakes over the top. Drizzle with lemon juice.
- Spoon the buttery herb mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is well-coated.
- Allow the chicken to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Slice the chicken breasts and serve them with the buttery sauce drizzled over the top.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Butter Chicken, Easy Chicken Dinner