Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet – Bold, Buttery, and Irresistible
This Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet is everything you want in a cozy, crave-worthy dinner. Inspired by Southern steakhouse flavors, it’s rich, buttery, and loaded with juicy, seared chicken in a creamy garlic herb sauce. Perfect for weeknights when you want comfort without the fuss.
🧈 Why You’ll Love It:
- Skillet meal = fast cleanup
- Creamy, flavorful butter-based sauce
- Family-friendly and ultra satisfying
- Great with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread
🍗 Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: pinch of chili flakes for heat
🔥 Instructions:
- Prep Chicken:
Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. - Sear the Chicken:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside. - Make the Sauce:
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in broth and cream. Stir and simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened. - Finish & Serve:
Return chicken to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the top and let everything simmer for another 3 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
💡 Tips & Variations:
- Use bone-in chicken for extra flavor
- Add mushrooms or spinach for a veggie boost
- Serve with mashed potatoes to soak up every drop of sauce
