Description
This Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet recipe combines perfectly seared chicken breasts with a rich, creamy butter sauce infused with garlic, smoked paprika, and Parmesan cheese. Cooked in one skillet, it delivers a hearty, comforting meal reminiscent of the beloved restaurant style. The sauce is buttery and smooth, simmered to tenderize the chicken, making it an ideal family-friendly dinner served with warm rolls, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for extra juiciness)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- A pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for a little heat)
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
Sauce
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear. Generously season both sides of each piece with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and optionally cayenne pepper for heat.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for about 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and nearly cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Lower heat to medium in the same skillet. Add 1 tablespoon butter and chopped onion. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent, then stir in minced garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the skillet bottom. Let broth reduce slightly, then add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir continuously until the sauce is smooth and starts to thicken. For extra buttery richness, whisk in the remaining tablespoon of butter. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or cayenne to taste.
- Simmer the Chicken in Sauce: Return chicken to skillet, nestling it into the creamy sauce. Spoon some sauce over each piece. Reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 8–10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish. Serve hot directly from the skillet alongside warm rolls, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- For juicier chicken, use boneless skinless thighs instead of breasts.
- Make sure to pat the chicken dry before seasoning to get a nice sear.
- The skillet used should be oven-safe if you want to keep the option of finishing the dish in the oven, though stovetop works perfectly here.
- Adjust cayenne pepper according to your spice preference or omit for a milder flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken, creamy chicken skillet, butter chicken recipe, skillet chicken with sauce, American dinner recipes
