Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of The Best Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet, a dish that brings together tender skillet-seared chicken and a luscious, creamy garlic butter sauce. Inspired by Texas Roadhouse’s famous rolls and cinnamon honey butter, this savory twist is perfect for any occasion. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or impressing guests. Serve it over rice, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the mouth-watering sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Season chicken with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium; add butter and garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth and simmer for 2-3 minutes before adding heavy cream, Parmesan (optional), honey (optional), and thyme.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce; simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 62g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor. For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the seasoning mix. Leftovers can be reheated and served over pasta for a quick lunch.