Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet, a quick and flavorful dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into a gourmet experience. This one-pan wonder features tender, juicy chicken breasts smothered in a rich, buttery sauce infused with honey, garlic, and a hint of smoked paprika. With minimal cleanup and a total prep time of just 25 minutes, this gluten-free recipe is perfect for busy families or anyone looking to enjoy restaurant-quality meals at home. Whether served over fluffy rice or alongside vibrant vegetables, this dish promises to satisfy your cravings with every bite.
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 small mixing bowl, combine unsalted butter, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove from skillet.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in the butter mixture and cook until smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce. Let simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg