Description
This Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet recipe is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken cooked in a creamy, buttery sauce with a touch of savory seasoning. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this skillet meal is packed with flavor and comes together in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs, if preferred)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for a little heat)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (optional for serving)
Instructions
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Cook the chicken:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet, then add the chicken. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
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Prepare the sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 2-3 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for about 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add the heavy cream and Dijon mustard, stirring until well combined. Allow the sauce to simmer for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
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Combine the chicken and sauce:
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and coat it in the creamy sauce. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to absorb some of the sauce.
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Serve:
- Garnish the chicken with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side for a burst of freshness. This dish pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, rice, or a side of steamed vegetables.
Notes
- For extra richness, you can add a bit more butter to the sauce.
- This recipe can be adapted with boneless skinless chicken thighs for a more flavorful dish.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can simmer it a bit longer before adding the chicken back in.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg