Description
This Butter Chicken Skillet, inspired by Texas Roadhouse, is a rich, creamy, and flavorful one-pan dinner. It features tender chicken cooked in a buttery tomato-based sauce with aromatic spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Cooked rice or naan, for serving
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in cumin, paprika, garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, stir well, and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Lower the heat and mix in the heavy cream and Greek yogurt. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce is thickened and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper for desired spice level.
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for a creamier texture.
- This dish tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
