Description
Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet is a mouthwatering dish that brings comfort food to your table in just 25 minutes. This one-pan wonder features juicy, tender chicken breasts bathed in a rich and buttery sauce flavored with honey, garlic, and smoked paprika. Ideal for hectic weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe requires minimal cleanup while delivering maximum flavor. Pair it with rice, quinoa, or fresh vegetables for a satisfying meal that’s naturally gluten-free and perfect for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine butter, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Remove from skillet.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth by scraping up browned bits. Stir in the butter mixture and cook until smooth.
- Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce; simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for a bolder flavor. Adjust the level of smoked paprika to taste. To add veggies, consider including bell peppers or broccoli during cooking.