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Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet

Creamy Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet Bliss

This Creamy Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet is a delicious, comforting meal that features succulent chicken in a velvety sauce, perfect for any dinner occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts can substitute with thighs for added juiciness
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter divided, essential for the creamy sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream may substitute with half-and-half for a lighter version
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth vegetable broth can be used for a vegetarian option
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese consider nutritional yeast as a vegan alternative
For the Aromatics
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil used for searing the chicken
  • 1 piece Medium Onion finely chopped, provides a savory base
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced, infuses the dish with flavor
For Seasoning
  • Seasonings smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper
  • pinch Cayenne Pepper optional, adds heat for spice lovers
For Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley chopped, adds color and freshness

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Prepare Chicken
  1. Pat the boneless skinless chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Sear Chicken
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Make Sauce
  1. Lower the heat to medium and add remaining butter to the skillet. Sauté onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
Create Creamy Base
  1. Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until thickened.
Finish Chicken
  1. Return the seared chicken to the skillet, cover, and let it simmer for 8-10 minutes until fully cooked.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish and serve hot with your choice of sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for longer storage in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

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