Description
Get ready to fall in love with the rich, buttery flavor of this Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet—a quick dinner idea that delivers restaurant-style comfort in under 30 minutes. Juicy chicken pieces are seared to perfection and bathed in a silky garlic-butter cream sauce, all made in one pan. Perfect for those looking for easy dinner recipes, weeknight food ideas, or cozy comfort meals. Serve it with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread and you’ve got a hit. It’s hearty, creamy, and impossibly satisfying—your next go-to easy recipe for sure.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken pieces dry, then season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken in batches until golden and cooked through (about 3–4 mins per side). Set aside.
- Lower heat to medium. Add 1 tbsp butter to skillet and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
- Stir in remaining butter, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning.
- Simmer sauce for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet, toss to coat, and simmer 2 more minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes