Ingredients
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 onion, diced
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
– 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Creating the Irresistible Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet is simple when you follow these steps:
1. Heat the Skillet: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Allow it to bubble gently.
2. Cook the Chicken: Add the cubed chicken breasts to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked.
3. Add Onion and Garlic: Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
4. Pour in the Cream: Slowly add the heavy cream, stirring well to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
5. Incorporate Spinach: Fold in the chopped spinach and cook for another 2 minutes, or until wilted.
6. Add Cheese: Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
7. Taste and Adjust: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed. For extra heat, add red pepper flakes.
8. Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
By following these easy steps, you’ll achieve a mouthwatering dish that everyone will rave about!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Fat: 40g
- Protein: 35g