Description
Indulge in the flavors of your favorite restaurant with this Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet recipe. This comforting, one-pan dish features tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich, buttery sauce infused with honey, garlic, and smoked paprika. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also gluten-free, making it suitable for everyone. With minimal cleanup required, you can enjoy a delightful meal without the hassle. Serve alongside rice or veggies for a satisfying dinner that’s sure to impress your family and friends.
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. Mix until smooth; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove from skillet.
- Deglaze skillet with chicken broth, scraping any bits off the bottom.
- Stir in the butter mixture until combined and smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat well with the sauce; simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg