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A vibrant skillet filled with golden-brown butter chicken pieces topped with fresh herbs and creamy sauce, served alongside which colorful vegetables and garnished with chopped parsley and a wedge of lemon, on a rustic wooden table.

Creamy Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet Delight

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A flavorful skillet dish featuring tender chicken cooked in a rich, buttery sauce with aromatic herbs, perfect for a quick and comforting meal.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. Pour in heavy cream, add thyme, and stir to combine.
  6. Return chicken to skillet, simmer for 10 minutes until cooked through and sauce has thickened.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • *For a spicier kick, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.*
  • *Serve with rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.*
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 490 Kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg