Description
Experience the mouthwatering flavors of Texas Roadhouse with this easy Butter Chicken Skillet recipe. This one-pan wonder combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, buttery sauce infused with honey, garlic, and smoked paprika. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it takes just 25 minutes to prepare and requires minimal cleanup, making cooking both enjoyable and stress-free. Serve it over rice or alongside your favorite vegetables for a complete meal everyone will love. Your family will be asking for this delightful dish again and again!
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
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine butter, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to create a smooth sauce mixture.
- 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 chicken from skillet.
- Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, then stir in the prepared butter mixture. Cook until smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- 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 (140g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the sauce for a few hours before cooking. Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste preferences or dietary needs.