Description
This Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet is a flavorful, one-pan dish featuring juicy chicken breasts cooked in a rich, buttery sauce with honey, garlic, and smoked paprika. It’s a simple yet delicious dinner option, perfect for weeknights or special occasions. This dish is naturally gluten-free and easy to prepare with minimal cleanup!
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Butter Sauce:
- 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
Additional:
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Butter Mixture: In a small mixing bowl, combine butter, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (internal temp should be 165°F). Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, add chicken broth to deglaze the pan. Stir in the butter mixture and cook until smooth.
- Finish Dish: Return chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add heavy cream or coconut milk.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for some heat.
- Serve with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
