Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet
Bring the bold, buttery flavors of Texas Roadhouse to your kitchen with this easy skillet chicken recipe. Loaded with garlic, cream, and melty cheese, it’s perfect for a comforting dinner any night of the week.
Ingredients
- ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into chunks
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika optional
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through (6–7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
- Add shredded cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss in the sauce.
- Simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and extra cracked pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
For extra heat, add crushed red pepper.
Swap cheese types for different flavor profiles.