Description
Inspired by steakhouse flavors, this Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet features juicy, seasoned chicken breasts cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with herbs. It’s a quick, satisfying dinner that’s perfect served with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Cooking
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Garnish
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the chicken: In a small bowl, mix paprika, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, then evenly season all sides of the chicken breasts.
- Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil, allowing it to heat until shimmering.
- Cook the chicken: Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare garlic butter sauce: Lower the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet. Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, careful not to burn the garlic.
- Deglaze the pan: Add lemon juice to the skillet, using a spoon to scrape up any flavorful browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
- Combine and simmer: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter sauce over them. Let them simmer together for 2 to 3 minutes to meld flavors and reheat the chicken.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the chicken and serve immediately with your choice of sides.
Notes
- Add mushrooms or green beans to the skillet for a more complete and nutrient-rich meal.
- For a richer flavor, finish with extra melted butter drizzled over the chicken before serving.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
