Description
A show-stopping dish that combines wild west flavors with the comfort of home cooking, featuring juicy chicken breast in a rich, buttery sauce infused with garlic and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing)
- 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 extra for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped (optional but recommended)
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- ½ cup chicken broth (or water for a lighter option)
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Start by seasoning the chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Add butter and garlic: Lower the heat, add the butter and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in the sauce ingredients: Mix in Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, and lemon juice.
- Simmer for creaminess: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, allowing it to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Finish cooking the chicken: Return the chicken to the skillet and cover, cooking until it reaches 165°F.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle extra parsley over the chicken for an added touch.
Notes
For variations, feel free to adjust the spice level or swap in different herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Chicken, Cowboy Butter, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food, Weeknight Meal