09/26/2026
If you're looking for an easy, delicious dinner, this cowboy butter chicken packs a ton of flavor in under an hour!
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.
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.
Bring mixture to a low simmer. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 165° and the sauce is slightly reduced, 8 to 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken. If the liquid reduces too much, add 1 to 2 tbsp broth to loosen into a pourable sauce.
Serve chicken with sauce poured over. Sprinkle with chives.