Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet, a perfect one-pan dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich and buttery sauce infused with honey, garlic, and smoked paprika. This recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just 10 minutes of prep time—but it also minimizes cleanup, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve it over fluffy rice, quinoa, or alongside vibrant veggies for a wholesome meal that the whole family will love.
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.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove from skillet.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in the reserved butter mixture and cook until smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat thoroughly in the sauce. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, incorporate vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers during cooking. Substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter for a dairy-free version.