Description
Indulge in The Best Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet, a delightful and creamy twist on classic chicken dishes. This recipe features tender chicken breasts seared to perfection and enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce, reminiscent of the iconic Texas Roadhouse flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish is not only quick and easy to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. Pair it with mashed potatoes, rice, or warm crusty bread for a complete meal that your family will adore. Enjoy comforting flavors that come together in just 35 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium. Add butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth and simmer before adding heavy cream, Parmesan (if using), honey (if desired), and thyme. Let it thicken slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet; spoon sauce over it and simmer for 2-3 more minutes.
- Serve garnished with parsley alongside your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (175g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers to the sauce. This dish can be made ahead of time for meal prep; simply reheat before serving.