Description
Texas Roadhouse butter chicken skillet features tender chicken simmered in a creamy, savory sauce. This hearty dish brings bold, comforting flavor together in one satisfying pan.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a cast iron skillet to medium-high temperature. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter, allowing butter to melt completely until it creates a golden, shimmering surface.
- Combine 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon chili powder, and ½ teaspoon ground cumin. Thoroughly coat 4 chicken breasts with this spice blend, pressing gently to ensure even coverage.
- Place seasoned chicken breasts into hot skillet. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms. Flip and repeat on opposite side, creating a rich caramelized exterior.
- Reduce heat to medium. Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste and cook for 60 seconds to intensify flavor. Add ½ cup chicken broth and 1 cup heavy cream, whisking smoothly to create a uniform sauce.
- Incorporate 1 teaspoon sugar into sauce. Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce generously over each breast to ensure complete coating.
- Cover skillet and simmer for 15-20 minutes at medium-low heat. Verify chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer.
- Remove from heat. Garnish with 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley. Serve directly from skillet while sauce remains warm and bubbling.
Notes
- Bring chicken to room temperature before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and tender meat.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for the best heat retention and beautiful golden-brown exterior on the chicken.
- Select bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness in the final dish.
- For a lower-carb version, replace regular flour with almond flour or coconut flour when coating the chicken.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg