High Protein Cowboy Butter Chicken Bowl
A tasty and healthy Cowboy Butter Chicken Bowl loaded with lean chicken, flavorful butter sauce, and fresh veggies, perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken strips
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Paprika
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or chives)
- 2 cups Cooked rice
- Fresh vegetables (such as bell peppers, cucumbers, or broccoli)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter over medium heat in a skillet and add minced garlic.
- Stir in paprika and fresh herbs to create the cowboy butter sauce.
- Add chicken strips to the skillet and cook until golden and cooked through.
- Place cooked rice in a bowl and top with chicken and cowboy butter sauce.
- Add fresh veggies on top for nutrition.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your protein-packed meal!
Notes
Use fresh herbs for maximum flavor. Adjust spices to match your taste; add more paprika for extra kick. For fewer calories, use less butter or a butter substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg