Cowboy Butter Chicken
A hearty and comforting dish featuring juicy chicken breasts coated in a savory garlic butter sauce with a hint of paprika, perfect for busy weeknights or a weekend feast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice, parsley, chives, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the cowboy butter mixture over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot, drizzled with extra butter sauce if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with crusty bread to soak up the butter sauce. This meal pairs well with a green salad or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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