Description
This Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet is a creamy, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts seared to golden perfection and simmered in a rich sauce made with heavy cream, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a perfect meal for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved lengthwise)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken cutlets with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder to enhance the flavor.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream, chicken broth, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes so the flavors meld together.
- Finish and Garnish: Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to enrich the sauce, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve the skillet hot for best taste.
Notes
- Halving the chicken breasts lengthwise helps them cook evenly and quickly.
- For a lower-fat option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, but the sauce will be slightly less rich.
- Use fresh garlic whenever possible to enhance the flavor of the sauce.
- Leftover chicken with sauce can be refrigerated and tastes great reheated.
- Pair this dish with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
