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A sizzling skillet of creamy Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken topped with herbs and served with warm bread on a rustic wooden table.

Easy Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet: Flavorful Copycat Recipe

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Experience the bold, buttery flavors of Texas Roadhouse with this easy copycat Butter Chicken Skillet recipe. Tender chicken simmered in a rich, savory sauce makes for a quick, satisfying dinner that captures the restaurant’s signature taste right in your home kitchen.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Start by seasoning your chicken strips with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until aromatic.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and add butter. Stir until butter melts completely and sauce begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne if desired.
  5. Return cooked chicken to the skillet, coating each piece with the sauce. Simmer for 5-7 minutes to meld flavors.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream and vegan butter.
  • Ensure not to overcook the chicken to keep it tender.
  • Add extra spices like cayenne for more heat or herbs for added flavor.
  • Author: Emma Bloomfield
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American, Texan
  • Diet: Dairy-Free Option Available

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 620 mg
  • Fat: 38 g
  • Saturated Fat: 22 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Cholesterol: 125 mg