This Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet combines seared chicken in a creamy tomato-butter sauce with smoky spices and garlic, served sizzling hot in a cast iron skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
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1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
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3 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
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½ cup heavy cream
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp chili powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnis
Instructions
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Cut chicken into chunks and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
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Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
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Lower heat. Add 2 tbsp butter and garlic. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
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Stir in tomato sauce, paprika, and chili powder. Simmer 5–6 minutes.
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Add heavy cream and return chicken to pan. Simmer another 8–10 minutes until sauce thickens.
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Swirl in remaining butter. Garnish with parsley or cilantro and serve hot.