Description
This Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet is tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. Seared in a cast-iron skillet, then finished in a creamy buttery sauce with Parmesan and seasonings, it’s restaurant-style comfort food made easy at home.
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–7 ounces each)
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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½ teaspoon dried thyme
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½ cup chicken broth (low sodium)
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½ cup heavy cream
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 teaspoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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Optional garnish: fresh parsley or chives, lemon wedges
Instructions
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Pat chicken breasts dry, then pound to an even ¾-inch thickness. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, and thyme.
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Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter.
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Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
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Lower heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon butter. Stir in chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Scrape up browned bits.
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Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Return chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce over chicken. Simmer 5 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
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Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter for a silky finish. Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
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Use cast-iron for the best sear and flavor.
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Deglaze properly to pull up all the browned bits—they add depth.
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Adjust sauce thickness with more broth or cream.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet / Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American, Steakhouse Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
Keywords: Texas Roadhouse butter chicken skillet, skillet chicken, creamy chicken recipe