Description
Creamy Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet is a one-pan comfort food dish featuring juicy seared chicken in a rich, buttery cream sauce with bold Southern-style seasonings. It’s easy, indulgent, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons butter (plus 1 tablespoon for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder on both sides.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until sauce is creamy and slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Add cayenne or hot sauce for heat.
- Include mushrooms or spinach for added veggies.
- Swap in smoked paprika or cream cheese for richer flavor.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or warm rolls.
- Use thighs for a juicier cut of meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
