Description
Sinking your fork into Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet brings restaurant-style comfort straight to your dinner table. Creamy, spiced chicken nestled in a cast-iron skillet delivers a seriously satisfying meal that makes weeknight cooking feel like a celebration.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dairy and Cream:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter until it becomes foamy and bubbling. Season your chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Place the 4 chicken breasts into the hot skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown exterior and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer your cooked chicken to a clean plate, keeping the browned bits in the skillet for extra flavor.
- Drop the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter into the same skillet. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until they release their aromatic oils.
- Pour 1 cup of heavy cream into the skillet, stirring continuously to blend with the garlic and butter. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika into the cream sauce. Add 1 cup of low-sodium chicken broth and whisk to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper to your taste.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce. Let them warm through on low heat for 2-3 minutes, allowing the meat to absorb the rich flavors.
- Garnish with 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley. Serve the skillet directly from the pan, spooning the sauce over your chicken.
Notes
- Chicken thickness matters when cooking, so pound breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness for consistent, tender results.
- Using a meat thermometer ensures chicken reaches 165°F internally, guaranteeing safe and perfectly cooked protein.
- Fresh garlic provides more vibrant flavor than pre-minced jarred versions, so chop your own for maximum taste.
- If watching calories, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter sauce that still provides rich texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 496 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 245 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 164 mg