Description
The Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet is a quick, savory dinner made in one pan. Juicy chicken breasts are seared then simmered in a buttery, garlicky glaze for a rich meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup unsalted butter
2 tsp honey
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
¼ cup chicken broth
1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden; remove from pan.
4. Add butter, honey, and chicken broth to skillet. Stir and scrape brown bits.
5. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer 5–7 minutes.
6. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for a juicier option.
Swap honey for maple syrup or agave if needed.
Dairy-free? Use vegan butter or ghee.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg