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Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet: Easy Weeknight Dinner Perfection

This Texas Roadhouse-inspired butter chicken skillet is a quick and delicious dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes. With tender chicken breast in a rich buttery sauce, it's perfect for busy weeknights and is naturally gluten-free.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and allow it to melt. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Add the seasoned chicken to the hot skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown on all sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to medium.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Don't overcrowd the skillet when cooking chicken. Use room temperature chicken for even cooking. Scrape browned bits from pan for maximum flavor. For thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir in during last minute.