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An overhead shot of Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken in a rustic cast iron skillet, garnished with fresh parsley.

Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken (The Ultimate 30-Minute Recipe)

This Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken is an easy, one-pan meal ready in 30 minutes! Seared chicken breasts are smothered in a rich, velvety cowboy butter cream sauce for an unforgettable dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced horizontally into 4 cutlets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet A cast iron skillet is recommended.
  • 1 Whisk

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken cutlets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cutlets and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Whisk in the chicken broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it's melted and the sauce has slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in the fresh parsley, chives, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Return the seared chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Let it simmer for another minute or two to allow the flavors to meld. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Scrape the bottom of the pan after adding broth to incorporate all the flavorful bits.
Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spice.