Description
This one-pot Butter Chicken Skillet comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a quick and easy weeknight meal that’s packed with flavor and customizable ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 tablespoons butter (or olive oil)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup caramelized onions
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or hot sauce (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes and kalamata olives (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to a minute.
- Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, then stir in heavy cream.
- Add honey, paprika, and any additional spices, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Fold in caramelized onions and optional cheese until well combined.
- Add cherry tomatoes and olives, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in parsley, and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
This dish is customizable, feel free to add any other vegetables or proteins you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg