Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet

A rich, buttery comfort meal in one pan

Bring restaurant-style flavor straight to your kitchen with this Texas Roadhouse–inspired butter chicken skillet. Juicy chicken, creamy garlic butter sauce, and simple spices come together in one pan for a meal that feels indulgent yet easy. This is the kind of easy healthy recipe that also doubles as a cozy fall dinner idea—warm, filling, and packed with flavor. With minimal prep and quick cooking, it’s a dish the whole family will request again and again.

⏱️ Time Breakdown

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4

📝 Ingredients List

• 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into cutlets)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Lemon wedges (for serving, optional)

✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.

• Large skillet (cast iron preferred)
• Sharp knife
• Cutting board
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Wooden spoon or spatula

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

1. Prep chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Sear chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked (165°F internal temp). Transfer to a plate. 🍗
3. Make sauce: In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Deglaze & cream: Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer 3–4 minutes until sauce slightly thickens. 🧄
5. Combine: Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Cook another 2 minutes so flavors meld.
6. Finish & serve: Garnish with parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired. Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or warm bread to soak up the sauce. 🍋

💡 Pro Tips

• Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of broth.
• Meal prep: Cook chicken ahead of time, then reheat in sauce for an easy weeknight dinner.
• Make it lighter: Swap heavy cream for half-and-half or evaporated milk.
• Extra indulgence: Add sautéed mushrooms or caramelized onions for even more flavor depth.

📊 Nutrition Table

Conclusion

This Texas Roadhouse butter chicken skillet is the perfect way to bring bold restaurant flavors home with just a few simple ingredients. Creamy, garlicky, and buttery in all the right ways, it’s a one-pan wonder that tastes like a special occasion but is easy enough for weeknights. Serve it with your favorite sides, and watch this skillet become a go-to comfort food for your family.

Butter Chicken Skillet

A rich, buttery comfort meal featuring juicy chicken in a creamy garlic butter sauce, perfect for a cozy family dinner.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Comfort Food

Servings 4 servings

Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cutlets
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp onion powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• to taste lemon wedges (for serving, optional)

Instructions

 

Preparation

• Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Cooking

• Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked (165°F internal temp). Transfer to a plate.
• In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
• Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer 3–4 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
• Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Cook another 2 minutes so flavors meld.
• Garnish with parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired. Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or warm bread to soak up the sauce.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of broth. You can swap heavy cream for half-and-half or evaporated milk for a lighter option. For extra indulgence, consider adding sautéed mushrooms or caramelized onions for more flavor depth.

Keyword Butter Chicken, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, one pan meal, Texas Roadhouse recipe