Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken: A Quick Comfort Meal Delight

Cowboy Butter Chicken combines tender chicken with a creamy, zesty butter sauce for a quick comfort meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 pieces

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces chicken bone-in or boneless cuts

For the Creamy Sauce

4 tablespoons unsalted butter can substitute with vegan butter
1 cup heavy cream coconut milk is a great dairy-free swap
4 cloves garlic minced or crushed
1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon parsley fresh
1 tablespoon dill fresh
1 teaspoon paprika adjust to taste
to taste red pepper flakes for spice

Equipment

large skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cowboy Butter Chicken

Melt the butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it foams and is hot enough to sauté the garlic.
Sauté the garlic: Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Create the creamy sauce: Pour in heavy cream and lemon juice, stirring to combine. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until it thickens.
Season the chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Sear each side for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
Combine chicken and sauce: Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken and simmer for another 10-15 minutes, ensuring chicken reaches 165°F.
Serve and garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley and dill before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 34gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 680mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pair with rice or salad for a complete meal. Meal prep friendly and can be stored or frozen for later use.

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