Best 5 Cowboy Chicken Recipes

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Dive into the flavorful world of cowboy chicken, a culinary adventure that takes you back to the days of the Wild West. This hearty dish, often associated with the cowboys of yore, embodies the spirit of the frontier with its tantalizing blend of spices, tender chicken, and mouthwatering barbecue sauce. Be it a casual gathering, a backyard barbecue, or a grand celebration, cowboy chicken holds a special place in the hearts of food enthusiasts seeking a taste of the Old West.

Let's cook with our recipes!

COWBOY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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We eat a lot of chicken dishes and thought this sounded good. Found this recipe on the FoodTV website, courtesy of Emeril Lagasse. This would also work great for OMAC. (Prep time includes 50 minutes In-Active time for poaching of chicken.)

Provided by CindiJ

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
2 bay leaves
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 lb white button mushrooms, wiped clean and stems trimmed, quartered
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
12 cups tortilla chips
2 cups finely chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped bell pepper
2 jalapeno peppers, stem and seeds removed, finely chopped (optional)
8 ounces grated monterey jack pepper cheese
8 ounces grated cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon emeril's southwest seasoning, recipe follows
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup chopped drained canned tomato
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, chicken stock, wine, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, peppercorns, 1 teaspoon of the salt, the oregano, and bay leaves in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow the chicken to cool in the poaching liquid for 45 minutes. Remove the chicken from the cooking liquid and tear or cut into bite-size pieces. Reserve the chicken. Strain the cooking liquid and reserve.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat the butter in a large skillet over high heat until foamy. Add the mushrooms, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their liquid. Continue to cook until the mushrooms are golden brown and all the liquid has evaporated, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle the mushrooms with the flour, stir to blend, and cook for 1 minute. Add the milk and stir, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until the mixture begins to thicken. Add 1 1/2 cups of the reserved chicken cooking liquid, stir, and cook until very thick and flavorful, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Place the tortilla chips in the bottom of a 9 by 13-inch glass casserole. Crush the chips with your hands so they form a thin layer on the bottom of the dish. Pour 1 cup of the reserved cooking liquid over the tortilla chips and allow them to soak up the liquid. Scatter the chicken over the top of the tortilla layer. Spread the chopped onions, bell peppers, and jalapenos evenly over the chicken. Top with half of the grated cheeses. Sprinkle with the Southwest Seasoning, chili powder and ground cumin. Spoon the reserved mushroom mixture evenly over the top of the spices, then top with the tomatoes and green chiles. Cover with the remainder of the cheeses. Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the casserole is heated through. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Tip: This casserole may be prepared in advance and frozen until ready to use. Simply allow it to thaw 1 day in the refrigerator and come to room temperature before baking.

COWBOY CHICKEN



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Quick ... easy ... delicious! My kids love it and so does hubby!

Provided by ElaineHN

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (16 ounce) jar prepared salsa
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon brown mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the chicken in a shallow baking dish. In a medium bowl, stir together the salsa, brown sugar and mustard; pour over the chicken. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, until chicken is cooked through. Remove the foil for the last 15 minutes to brown the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 749.6 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

COWBOY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Categories     Chicken     Bake

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 pounds skinless, boneless, chicken breasts
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1 1/2 table spoon fresh lime juice
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon dried mexican oregano
2 bay leaves
6 table spoons of butter
1 pound of white button mashrooms, quartered
Pinch of fresh ground black pepper
4 table spoons of all purpose flour
1 1/2 cup whole milk
12 cups tortilla chips (1 large bag)
2 cups of finely chopped onions
1 cup of finely chopped bell peppers
2 jalapenos, stems and seeds removed, finely chopped
8 ounces grates cheddar cheese
8 ounces grated pepper jack cheese
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup chopped tomatoes, drained canned
1 4 ounce can diced green chilies, drained

Steps:

  • *Combine the chichen, stock, wine, cilantro, lime juice, peppercords, 1 tea spoon of salt, oregano and bay leaves in a medium soucepan and bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer uncovered for 10 min. Remove from hear, let chicken to cool in cooking liquid for 45 minutes. Remove chicken and tea or cute into bite-size pieces. Strain the liquid and reserve. * Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Heat the butter in a large skillet over high heat until foamy. Add mashrooms, ramining salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mashrooms release their liquid; continure to cook until mashrooms are golden brown and liquid has evaporated. about 6 minutes. Sprinkle mashrooms with flour, stir to blend, and cook for 1 min. Add milk, and stir, scraping up bits from the bottom until mixture thicken. *Add 11/2 cups of the reserved chicken liquid, stir and cook until very thick, about 10 min. Remove from heat. *Place tortilla chips in a 9x13x2 glass casserole. Crunch the chips with your hands so they form a thin layer on the bottom of the dish. Pour 1 cup of the cooking liquid over the chips and allow them to soak up the liquid. Scatter chicken, and spread chopped onions, bell peppers and jalapenos. Top with half of the grated cheeses and sprinkle with chili and cuman. Sppon mashroom micture, then top with tomamtoes and green chilies. Cover the rest with cheeses. *Baked uncovered for 40-45 minutes ro until cheeses bubbly. Let sit for 5 min before serving.

CROCKPOT COWBOY CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by á-9558

Number Of Ingredients 8

4-6 chicken breasts
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
2 cups salsa (any type)
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup sour cream (plus extra for serving)
Brown rice (for serving)

Steps:

  • 1. Place chicken in a 5-6 quart greased slow cooker. 2. In medium bowl mix brown sugar, mustard, and salsa. 3. Pour mixture over chicken. Add water to cover chicken, if needed. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours. 4. With 30 minutes of cook time remaining remove the lid and shred the chicken using two forks. 5. Add the beans, corn, and sour cream to the slow cooker and mix together with the chicken. Replace lid and cook for remaining 30 minutes. 6. Serve over rice with sour cream.

COWBOY BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA



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Whoa, cowboy! Here's a pizza you can take your hat off for. Its easy crust folds up over a meaty filling.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup very hot water
1 container (18 oz) refrigerated original barbecue sauce with shredded chicken
1/4 cup chopped cooked bacon (about 4 slices from 2.2-oz package)
1 1/2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese (6 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, sour cream and hot water with fork until soft dough forms. Place on surface dusted with Bisquick mix. Shape into a ball; knead 5 times. Roll dough into 14-inch circle; fold circle in half. Place on ungreased large cookie sheet and unfold.
  • Spread chicken mixture over dough to within 2 inches of edge. Fold edge just to chicken mixture. Top with half of the bacon. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining bacon.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until crust is light golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Follow the recipes carefully. Cowboy Chicken has perfected their recipes over time, so it's important to follow them exactly.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. Once you've mastered the basics, you can start to experiment with different ingredients and flavors.
  • Make Cowboy Chicken at home regularly. The more you make it, the better you'll get at it.
  • Enjoy your Cowboy Chicken! It's a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.

Conclusion:

Cowboy Chicken is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make Cowboy Chicken at home that tastes just as good as the restaurant version. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Cowboy Chicken a try. You won't be disappointed.

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