Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet
If you’re craving a quick and delicious dinner that impresses, look no further than the Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet. This one-pan wonder features tender chicken breasts in a rich, buttery sauce infused with honey and smoked paprika, offering a perfect balance of flavors. Not only is it easy to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights, but it’s also gluten-free, family-friendly, and requires minimal cleanup. Whether hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night in, this dish is sure to become a beloved addition to your meal rotation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
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
- Prepare the sauce by mixing butter, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from skillet.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Stir in the reserved butter mixture until smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce; simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg