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A sizzling skillet of creamy chicken topped with herbs, served on a rustic wooden table with side vegetables.

Creamy Skillet Chicken: A Homestyle Roadhouse Favorite

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Creamy Skillet Chicken is a hearty, flavorful homestyle favorite that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, creamy sauce. Inspired by Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet, this quick and easy recipe offers restaurant-quality results perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners. Enjoy juicy chicken coated in a luscious parmesan cream sauce, garnished with fresh parsley, and served with your favorite sides for a comforting meal that everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and butter, cooking for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  3. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top, and simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with sides like mashed potatoes or vegetables.

Notes

  • Ensure chicken is evenly cooked for best results.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or almond cream.
  • Reheat leftovers gently in a skillet or microwave, adding a splash of milk or cream if needed.
  • Author: Emma Bloomfield
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece (about 1/4 of recipe)
  • Calories: 460 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 520 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Cholesterol: 125 mg