Description
Discover the irresistible Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet, a creamy and flavorful chicken dinner with a Southern twist. Perfect for cozy nights and family gatherings, this recipe combines tender chicken with a rich butter and cream sauce, seasoned to perfection. Elevate your dinner menu with this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dish that promises satisfying comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
- Optional: red chili flakes for added spice
Instructions
- Start by seasoning your chicken pieces with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Set aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly. Add garam masala if using, and season with salt and pepper.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until fully cooked and flavors meld.
Notes
- Use high-quality heavy cream for a richer sauce.
- Adjust spice levels by adding red chili flakes during sauce preparation.
- Feel free to add turmeric or curry powder for a flavor twist.
- Adding caramelized onions or sautéed mushrooms enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 520 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg