Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet 🍗🧈🤠



 

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:

  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¼ cup chicken broth

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp dried parsley (or 1 tbsp fresh)

  • ½ tsp onion powder

  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

For Serving:

  • Fresh parsley, chopped

  • Warm rolls or crusty bread (for soaking up the sauce!)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Season & Sear the Chicken

  • Toss chicken with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 5-6 mins per side until golden. Remove and set aside.

2. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce

  • In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

  • Add garlic and sauté 30 secs until fragrant.

  • Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, parsley, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 2-3 mins until slightly reduced.

3. Combine & Serve

  • Return chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.

  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with warm bread.

Pro Tips for the Best Butter Chicken

🔥 Extra juicy? Use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
🍋 More tang? Add extra lemon juice or a splash of white wine.
🧄 Garlic lover? Double the garlic!
🍞 Texas Roadhouse vibes – Serve with honey cinnamon butter for the rolls.

Serving Suggestions

🥔 With Sides – Mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or a crisp salad.
🍝 Over Pasta – Toss with fettuccine for a quick Alfredo twist.
🍷 Wine Pairing – A buttery Chardonnay or crisp Pinot Grigio.

Final Thoughts

This Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet is pure comfort food magic—rich, garlicky, and perfect for bread-dipping. Will you make it for dinner tonight? Let us know in the comments!

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