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Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken: One-Pan Garlic Butter Delight

This incredibly flavorful Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken is a restaurant-quality meal that comes together in one pan in under 30 minutes. It combines tender chicken with a rich, spicy garlic butter sauce that's perfect for busy weeknights when you want something delicious without the fuss.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken to the hot skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper. Cook for another minute.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring constantly until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes until heated through and coated in the flavorful sauce.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Notes

Pat the chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a nice sear. Cut the chicken into even-sized pieces for uniform cooking. Adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level - start with 1/4 teaspoon if sensitive to heat.