Description
Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish that features tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich and creamy honey butter sauce infused with smoked paprika and garlic. This one-pan recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, is naturally gluten-free, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a comforting meal anytime.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Butter Sauce
- 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
Garnish
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the butter sauce: In a small mixing bowl, combine unsalted butter, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the mixture is smooth and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Then remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Deglaze the skillet: Pour chicken broth into the same skillet to deglaze the pan, stirring to loosen any browned bits from the bottom, which adds flavor to the sauce.
- Add the butter sauce: Stir in the prepared butter mixture into the skillet with the chicken broth. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, coating them in the butter sauce. Let them simmer for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors fully.
- Finish and garnish: Remove the skillet from heat, garnish the chicken with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish is naturally gluten-free, making it a great option for people with gluten sensitivities.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Using skinless, boneless chicken breasts helps keep the dish lean and prevents greasiness.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can simmer it a few minutes longer before adding the chicken back to the pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 175g)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: butter chicken skillet, easy chicken recipe, Texas Roadhouse style chicken, honey butter chicken, one pan dinner, gluten free chicken recipe
