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Ultimate Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken with Herbs and Garlic Pan Seared Perfection

The ultimate creamy cowboy butter chicken featuring tender chicken breasts, rich herb butter, and garlic cream sauce

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Ultimate Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken with Herbs and Garlic Pan Seared Perfection
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JUE

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Chef's Essential Tips

Essential Ingredients Selection

Creating Your Masterpiece

Flavor Layering:
Learn how to build complex flavors by adding cowboy butter at different stages to create depth and richness in the final dish.
Temperature Precision:
Develop the skill of cooking chicken to the exact doneness point where it's safe, juicy, and tender without being dry or overcooked.
Pan Sauce Development:
Understand how to deglaze and build a cream sauce that captures all the fond flavors from searing for maximum taste impact.
Perfect Searing Technique:
Master the art of achieving golden-brown crusts on chicken while maintaining juicy interiors through proper heat control and timing.
Compound Butter Mastery:
Learn the technique of creating perfectly balanced herb butter that serves as both a cooking medium and finishing sauce, infusing maximum flavor throughout.
Ultimate Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken with Herbs and Garlic Pan Seared Perfection

The Art of Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Perfection

Compound Butter Mastery:
Learn the technique of creating perfectly balanced herb butter that serves as both a cooking medium and finishing sauce, infusing maximum flavor throughout.
Perfect Searing Technique:
Master the art of achieving golden-brown crusts on chicken while maintaining juicy interiors through proper heat control and timing.
Pan Sauce Development:
Understand how to deglaze and build a cream sauce that captures all the fond flavors from searing for maximum taste impact.
Temperature Precision:
Develop the skill of cooking chicken to the exact doneness point where it's safe, juicy, and tender without being dry or overcooked.
Flavor Layering:
Learn how to build complex flavors by adding cowboy butter at different stages to create depth and richness in the final dish.
Mastering Restaurant-Quality Cowboy Butter Chicken
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches exactly 165°F internal temperature to avoid overcooking while maintaining food safety.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking to allow juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender and juicy meat.
Choose chicken breasts of similar size and pound them to even thickness for uniform cooking and professional presentation.
Prepare cowboy butter up to 3 days in advance and store covered in refrigerator; bring to room temperature before using.
Ultimate Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken with Herbs and Garlic Pan Seared Perfection

Ultimate Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken with Herbs and Garlic Pan Seared Perfection

The ultimate creamy cowboy butter chicken featuring tender chicken breasts, rich herb butter, and garlic cream sauce. This comfort food combines the bold smoky flavors with the luxurious creamy richness, creating an unforgettable dining experience that elevates the classic skillet chicken to extraordinary heights perfect for family dinners, date nights, or any time you crave the perfect balance of savory indulgence.

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Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
25 Minutes
Total Time
40 Minutes
Chef
JUE
Category
Main Course
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
American
Yield
4 servings
Dietary
Gluten-Free
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Ingredients

For the Cowboy Butter:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Chicken:
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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Cream Sauce:
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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2 tablespoons white wine, optional
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Special Equipment:
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Large cast iron skillet
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Meat thermometer
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Small mixing bowl

Instructions

01
Mix softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, chives, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and salt in a small bowl until well combined; set aside at room temperature.
02
Season chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper on both sides, ensuring they are pounded to uniform 3/4-inch thickness for even cooking.
03
Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot but not smoking.
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Add seasoned chicken breasts to the hot skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes without moving them to develop a golden crust.
05
Flip chicken breasts and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F on a meat thermometer.
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Remove cooked chicken from skillet and tent with foil to rest while preparing the cream sauce.
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Reduce heat to medium and add half of the cowboy butter to the same skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
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Pour in heavy cream, chicken broth, and white wine if using, whisking constantly to create a smooth sauce.
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Simmer the cream sauce for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated.
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Return chicken to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over the top and adding remaining cowboy butter on each piece.
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Let the chicken rest in the sauce for 2-3 minutes to absorb flavors before serving immediately with your favorite sides.