Description
A rich and creamy Texas Roadhouse-style butter chicken skillet made with juicy chicken breast, garlic, butter, and a silky cream sauce packed with bold flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onion until soft, then add garlic.
- Stir in paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat in the sauce.
- Cook for 3–5 minutes until heated through and creamy.
- Serve warm with rice or bread.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking chicken to keep it juicy.
- Add cream at the end to prevent curdling.
- Use full-fat cream for best texture.
- Let sauce thicken slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American