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Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet with creamy sauce and tender chicken

Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet

This skillet dish brings the beloved flavors of Texas Roadhouse to a creamy, rich butter chicken. Tender chicken pieces are cooked in a luscious sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
Spices
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
  2. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside, leaving any drippings in the pan.
  3. Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  5. Mix in tomato paste and all the spices (garam masala, turmeric, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper), stirring for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, bring the mixture to a simmer, and cook for 10-15 minutes.
  8. Stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce has slightly thickened.
  9. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving and enjoy your Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper with the other spices. Serve this delicious skillet dish over rice or with warm naan bread for a complete meal.