Description
Experience the delightful warmth of Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet, featuring succulent, golden-brown chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, creamy butter sauce infused with garlic and fresh herbs. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests. Pair it with fluffy rice or crusty bread to savor every last drop of this delectable dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked for extra depth)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt half of the unsalted butter until shimmering.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear them in the skillet for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- Add the remaining butter to the skillet, then sauté minced garlic and herbs for about one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth and paprika; let simmer for five minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over it to coat well.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg