Description
Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet is a delectable one-pan meal that combines succulent chicken breasts with a rich, buttery sauce infused with honey, garlic, and smoked paprika. This dish is perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions, as it can be prepared in just 25 minutes. With minimal cleanup required and its gluten-free nature, itβs an ideal choice for impressing family and friends without the hassle. Serve it over rice or quinoa, or alongside fresh vegetables for a complete meal experience.
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
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend the butter, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165Β°F). Remove from skillet.
- Pour chicken broth into the same skillet to deglaze the pan. Add the butter mixture and cook until smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce; simmer for another 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 with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Experiment with additional vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition. For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the butter mixture.