Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet
A delightful and creamy dish featuring succulent chunks of chicken in a rich, buttery sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners and loved by all.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 620kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper optional, for heat
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp cornstarch optional, for thickening
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Chopped green onions and parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the chicken breasts liberally with salt, black pepper, and ground paprika.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken in batches. Sear for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the unsalted butter. Allow it to melt and bubble.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the browned bits from the skillet.
- Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper (if using). Let simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and simmer until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
Searing in batches ensures even cooking and helps achieve a golden crust. If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with cold water and stir into the sauce. You can add fresh herbs like basil or oregano for extra flavor.