Description
A rich and flavorful chicken dish cooked in a creamy butter sauce with a hint of cowboy spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or pasta to soak up the sauce.
- For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper to the seasoning.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food