Description
This Texas Roadhouse-style garlic butter chicken skillet recipe is rich, buttery, and packed with savory garlic flavor. Made with juicy chicken breasts and a golden skillet sear, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners. A restaurant-style chicken dinner you can make at home in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1⁄3 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika. Let rest for 10 minutes at room temperature.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
3. Lower heat to medium, melt butter in the same skillet, and add minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in chicken broth, scrape up any brown bits, and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
5. Return chicken to skillet and spoon garlic butter sauce over top. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
This recipe is best served immediately for peak flavor and texture.
If using chicken thighs, reduce cooking time slightly to avoid overcooking.
For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the sauce after the garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg