Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken
This Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet is a bold, buttery, and flavor-packed one-pan meal you can whip up in just 25 minutes. Juicy chicken breasts are coated in a smoky garlic butter sauce with a hint of honey, making this dish rich, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights or easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together butter, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken breasts for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Stir in the prepared butter mixture and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer for another 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier result.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk for a creamy variation.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, white rice, or cauliflower rice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
