Description
Indulge in the delightful Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet, a one-pan meal that brings rich flavors and comfort right to your dinner table. This recipe features juicy, boneless chicken breasts enveloped in a creamy, buttery sauce enriched with honey and smoked paprika—a combination that promises to tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinner gatherings, this gluten-free dish is not only easy to prepare but also quick to clean up. Pair it with rice, veggies, or crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 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 unsalted butter, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper; mix until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth to deglaze the pan. Stir in the butter mixture and cook until smooth.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet, coating each piece with sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to blend flavors.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of the skillet (215g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: To enhance flavor absorption, marinate the chicken in olive oil, salt, and pepper for up to 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for added nutrition. Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes after cooking for juicier slices.