Description
Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet is a quick and delicious one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken breasts cooked in a rich, buttery sauce infused with honey, garlic, and smoked paprika. This flavorful dish is naturally gluten-free and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a special occasion with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Garnish
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Butter Mixture: In a small mixing bowl, combine the unsalted butter, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth and set this flavorful butter sauce aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook them for 5-6 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, pour in the chicken broth and use it to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the prepared butter mixture and cook until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the buttery sauce over them. Let them simmer together for 2-3 minutes so the chicken absorbs the delicious flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the chicken for a fresh finish, then serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add heavy cream or coconut milk at the sauce stage.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the butter mixture for a spicy kick.
- Serve with cauliflower rice for a low-carb, healthy side option.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
