Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet
A one-pan buttery chicken skillet inspired by Texas Roadhouse, featuring juicy chicken in a rich garlic-herb butter sauce. This easy dinner is full of comforting flavors and ready in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and tent with foil.
- Lower heat to medium, add 2 tbsp butter, and sauté garlic until fragrant (30 seconds to 1 minute).
- Add chicken broth and scrape the pan. Stir in cream, thyme, parsley, and rosemary. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer another minute to blend flavors.
- Optional: add lemon juice for brightness and stir.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm, spooning extra sauce over the chicken.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier result.
- Add mushrooms or spinach to the sauce for more flavor and texture.
- Substitute half-and-half or Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- For dairy-free, use margarine and coconut or plant-based cream.
- Finish with Parmesan for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
