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Texas Roadhouse Copycat Butter Chicken Skillet - Easy Restaurant Style Recipe

This Texas Roadhouse-inspired butter chicken skillet delivers all the savory steakhouse flavor you love without leaving your kitchen. With tender chicken pieces swimming in a rich garlic butter sauce, this 30-minute recipe transforms ordinary weeknights into special family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season with salt, black pepper, and paprika
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside
  3. Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add Italian seasoning and cayenne pepper if using
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Stir in lemon juice and fresh parsley
  5. Serve the butter chicken skillet hot over rice, mashed potatoes, or with your favorite vegetables

Notes

Don't overcrowd the skillet when cooking chicken to ensure proper browning. Allow the sauce to simmer for a few minutes to thicken and develop deeper flavor. Let the finished dish rest for 2-3 minutes before serving for flavors to meld together.