Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet: A Creamy, Steakhouse-Style Comfort Dish
Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet is a rich, steakhouse-style comfort dish featuring seared chicken smothered in a creamy garlic-Parmesan butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American Steakhouse
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 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)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- A pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp butter and sauté onion for 3–4 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over it.
- Simmer on low for 8–10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Finish with remaining butter if desired and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- Add cayenne pepper for a subtle spicy kick.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta for a full meal.