Description
Bring the flavors of Texas Roadhouse into your home with this Butter Chicken Skillet—a savory, creamy dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Tender chicken breasts are cooked to perfection in a rich butter sauce made with honey and smoked paprika, creating a mouthwatering combination that will impress your family and friends. This simple one-pan recipe not only saves on cleanup time but also allows for endless variations. Enjoy it over rice, pasta, or alongside your favorite vegetables for a complete meal that’s sure to be a hit.
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
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine butter, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper; mix until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove from skillet.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth and add the prepared butter mixture. Stir until combined and smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat thoroughly with the sauce; simmer for an additional 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 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 140mg