Description
Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet is a simple, flavorful, and comforting dish featuring juicy chicken breasts sautéed in rich butter with garlic, onions, and optional mushrooms or bell peppers. Perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 cup sliced mushrooms or bell peppers
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic, onions, and optional mushrooms or bell peppers until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with the sautéed vegetables and melted butter.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
- Adjust seasonings to taste, adding more paprika or garlic if desired.
- Use chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American