The Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet is a delicious dish that combines juicy chicken with a rich, creamy butter sauce, often served with a variety of side dishes like mashed potatoes or vegetables. It’s known for its savory and buttery flavor that makes it stand out.
If you’re looking to recreate a similar dish at home, here’s a simple recipe idea inspired by Texas Roadhouse’s Butter Chicken Skillet:
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional for color)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions:
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Cook the Chicken:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Cook the chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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Make the Butter Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add the butter and let it melt over medium heat.
- Once the butter is melted, stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in additional garlic powder and any seasonings you prefer to taste.
- Continue simmering for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
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Combine Chicken and Sauce:
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the butter sauce over the chicken.
- Let it simmer in the sauce for another 5 minutes so the flavors can meld together.
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Serve:
- Serve the chicken on a plate, drizzling extra butter sauce over the top.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side for a little zest.
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Enjoy!
