Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet (Print)
Tender chicken pieces in a rich butter sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese and fresh herbs for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
# Ingredients:
→ Protein
01 -
2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
→ Base
02 -
2 tbsp butter
03 -
1 small onion, diced
04 -
½ cup chicken broth
05 -
½ cup heavy cream
→ Seasonings
06 -
1 tsp garlic powder
07 -
1 tsp paprika
08 -
½ tsp chili powder (optional)
09 -
Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Cheese & Garnish
10 -
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Velveeta)
11 -
Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish
# Directions:
01 -
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
02 -
Add diced onion and cook until softened.
03 -
Season chicken pieces with garlic powder, paprika, chili powder (if using), salt, and pepper.
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Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through.
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Pour in chicken broth and simmer 3-5 minutes.
06 -
Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream, and let it warm through.
07 -
Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted into a smooth sauce.
08 -
Let sauce thicken slightly for a few minutes.
09 -
Garnish with chopped fresh herbs and serve hot.
# Notes:
01 -
For a truly drippy cheese effect, reserve some melted cheese and drizzle it over the plated chicken.