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Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken

Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken

A creamy, savory Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich butter and tomato cream sauce. This quick skillet dinner is perfect for weeknights and falls under quick and easy chicken breast recipes as well as indulgent skillet meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garam masala optional, for depth
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, then cook until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Add onion and sauté until soft. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Add tomato puree, cumin, chili powder, and garam masala. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, mix well, and return chicken to the skillet.
  6. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice, naan, or vegetables.

Notes

  • For extra richness, substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts.
  • To make it spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Serve with steamed rice, naan, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.