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A sizzling skillet of golden butter chicken garnished with fresh cilantro and served alongside steamed rice, steam rising as the dish cooks.

Sizzling Butter Chicken: Your Effortless Weeknight Triumph

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Sizzling Butter Chicken: Your Effortless Weeknight Triumph is a flavorful and easy skillet recipe inspired by Texas Roadhouse butter chicken. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish features tender chicken breasts coated with aromatic spices, cooked in a rich and creamy butter sauce, and garnished with fresh cilantro. Quick to prepare and full of savory goodness, it’s an ideal comfort food for the whole family.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garam masala, and chili powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet, coat with the butter sauce, and simmer for 2 more minutes.

Notes

  • Use high-quality butter and heavy cream for optimal flavor.
  • Adjust spice levels to suit your heat preference.
  • Ensure chicken is evenly coated with spices for consistent taste.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer for an additional few minutes.
  • Author: Emma Bloomfield
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 450 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 350 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Cholesterol: 125 mg