{"id":"26a976e1-bca8-460b-92a3-71755dbbe237","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/26a976e1-bca8-460b-92a3-71755dbbe237","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a70397391/cowboy-butter-chicken-skillet-recipe/","title":"Cowboy Butter Chicken Skillet","description":"I reimagined our viral cowboy butter steak as a pan-seared chicken skillet with a herby, zingy sauce that's perfect for date nights or weeknight dinners.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT45M","ingredients":[{"text":"2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil","item":"extra-virgin olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"4 (6- to 8-0z.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts","item":"(6- to 8-0z.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts","quantity":4},{"text":"1 tsp. kosher salt, divided","item":"kosher salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided","item":"freshly ground black pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":1,"unit":"stick"}},{"text":"1 medium shallot, finely chopped","item":"medium shallot","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"5 garlic cloves, finely chopped","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":5,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1/2 c. (or more) low-sodium chicken broth","item":"(or more) low-sodium chicken broth","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"4 tsp. Dijon mustard","item":"Dijon mustard","quantity":4,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp. horseradish","item":"horseradish","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tsp. smoked paprika","item":"smoked paprika","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3 tbsp. thinly sliced chives, plus more for serving","item":"thinly sliced chives","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"plus more for serving"},{"text":"2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley","item":"finely chopped fresh parsley","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme","item":"finely chopped fresh thyme","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season chicken on all sides with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Cook chicken, turning halfway through, until golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate."},{"number":2,"text":"Reduce heat to medium and melt butter. Add shallot and garlic and cook, stirring, just until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add broth, mustard, horseradish, paprika, chives, parsley, and thyme, and whisk to combine; season with remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper."},{"number":3,"text":"Bring mixture to a low simmer. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken registers 165° and sauce is slightly reduced, 8 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness of chicken. If liquid reduces too much, add 1 to 2 Tbsp. broth to loosen into a pourable sauce."},{"number":4,"text":"Serve chicken with sauce poured over. Sprinkle with chives."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:16.756953+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:16.756953+00:00"}