Description
Easy Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet: Get restaurant flavor at home! Simple steps for a comforting meal your family will love. Make it tonight!
Ingredients
Scale
- Main Skillet Stars:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Flavor Foundations:
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Creamy Sauce Essentials:
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Finishing Touches:
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Your Chicken & Veggies: First things first, get your chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch chunks. This helps them cook evenly and quickly, which is what we want for an Easy Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet. Then, finely dice that onion and mince your garlic. I always make a mess with the garlic, honestly. Just embrace the kitchen chaos, it means good food is coming!
- Sear the Chicken: Melt a tablespoon of butter in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once it’s shimmering, add your chicken pieces in a single layer. Don’t overcrowd the pan, or it won’t sear properly – you want a nice golden-brown crust. I used to just dump it all in, and it steamed instead of seared. Oops. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until beautifully browned, then remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Build the Flavor Base: In the same skillet, melt another tablespoon of butter. Add your diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it’s softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Then, toss in that glorious minced garlic and cook for just another minute until it’s fragrant – don’t let it burn, that’s a sad smell and taste!
- Spice It Up: Stir in the tomato paste, smoked paprika, chili powder, and cumin. Cook for a minute or two, stirring constantly, letting those spices really bloom in the heat. Oh, the smell at this point is just incredible, warm and earthy. This is where the magic starts happening for your Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet.
- Simmer the Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet – that’s pure flavor, friends! Bring it to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream until everything is beautifully combined and the sauce starts to thicken slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine & Finish: Return the seared chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the creamy sauce. Let it simmer gently for another 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened to your liking. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon. Garnish with fresh parsley. It should look rich and inviting, ready to make your Easy Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet shine!