Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet
This Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet is a rich, creamy, and deeply flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breast cooked in a garlicky butter sauce with savory spices. It's a one-pan dinner perfect for busy weeknights!
Equipment
- large skillet
- wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring Spoons
- measuring cup
- knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter, divided
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and season with garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining tablespoon of butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Let the sauce simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Let cook for 2–3 more minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or roasted vegetables. For extra heat, add red pepper flakes. You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier result. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
