Cowboy Butter Chicken Skillet

By Francesca Zani · delish.com

4 servings

35 min

Pan-seared chicken breasts in a tangy butter sauce with mustard, horseradish, and fresh herbs.

prepPreheat skillet over medium-high heat
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil	Season chicken, sear in oil 7–8 min per side		Return chicken, simmer 8–10 min until 165°F / 74°C
4 (6–8 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp kosher salt (for seasoning chicken)
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (for seasoning chicken)
1/2 cup / 115 g unsalted butter	Melt butter, cook shallot & garlic 2 min	Whisk in broth, mustard, horseradish, paprika, chives, parsley, thyme; season
1 medium shallot, finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup / 120 ml low-sodium chicken broth (or more)
4 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp horseradish
1 tsp smoked paprika
3 tbsp thinly sliced chives, plus more for serving
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme
1/2 tsp kosher salt (remaining)
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (remaining)

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