Description
This Texas Roadhouse-Style Garlic Butter Chicken Skillet is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken pieces seared to golden perfection and simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of fresh parsley. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner served over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika or crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season them evenly with salt, black pepper, and paprika or crushed red pepper flakes if using. This helps develop flavor and promotes even browning.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in batches so they don’t crowd the pan, and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: Lower the heat to medium and add the butter and minced garlic to the same skillet. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden but not burnt.
- Make the sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and use a spoon or spatula to scrape up any brown bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet. Let the broth simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until it reduces slightly.
- Combine and simmer: Return the cooked chicken pieces back to the skillet and stir well to coat them in the garlic butter sauce. Let everything simmer together for another 2–3 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle the fresh chopped parsley over the chicken and sauce. Serve the skillet hot over your choice of mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier meat or chicken breasts for a leaner option.
- Adjust paprika or red pepper flakes quantity depending on your spice preference.
- Make sure to not overcrowd the skillet when searing to achieve a good golden crust.
- The garlic should be cooked just until fragrant to avoid bitterness.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the sauce at its best.
