Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet Recipe
This Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet recipe delivers juicy, seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy butter sauce infused with garlic, Parmesan, and a blend of spices. Cooked in a cast iron skillet, it’s an irresistibly comforting American main dish perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
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)
Sauce and Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 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
- Prepare the chicken: Pat chicken dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear. Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder for a savory steakhouse flavor.
- Sear the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large oven-safe skillet (cast iron preferred) over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken and cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the butter sauce: Lower heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon butter and chopped onion to skillet. Sauté 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Create the creamy base: Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from skillet bottom. Reduce slightly, then stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until sauce thickens. Whisk in remaining tablespoon of butter for extra richness. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or cayenne.
- Finish cooking the chicken: Return chicken to skillet nestling it into the sauce. Spoon sauce over chicken. 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 straight from the skillet alongside warm rolls, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Season chicken well before searing to build robust flavor.
- Ensure skillet is hot before adding chicken to achieve proper sear rather than steaming.
- Use real unsalted butter for best sauce texture and flavor.
- Scrape browned bits while deglazing to enrich sauce.
- Simmer on low to prevent cream from curdling.
- Let skillet rest 5 minutes off heat to thicken sauce and meld flavors.
- Serve with starchy sides like mashed potatoes or rice to enjoy the sauce fully.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days; reheat gently with added broth if needed.
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