Description

Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet is a mouthwatering one-pan meal that brings the flavors of your favorite restaurant right to your kitchen. This dish features tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy, buttery sauce infused with honey, garlic, and smoked paprika. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this easy-to-make recipe offers rich flavors with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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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
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 cup chicken broth
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. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove from skillet.
Deglaze the pan by adding chicken broth and scraping up any bits from the bottom. Stir in the butter mixture until smooth.
Return chicken to the skillet and coat well with the sauce; let simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 170g)
Calories: 360
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: For added nutrition, consider adding vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli to the skillet as it cooks. Adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences—experimenting with spices can elevate this dish even further!