Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet

Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet

from recipeslady.com
Main Course
20 min
4 servings
350 kcal / serving

This quick and flavorful chicken dish features tender chicken breasts coated in a rich, buttery garlic sauce with a hint of honey and smoked paprika. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion!

Ingredients

  • 4boneless (skinless chicken breasts)
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • ¼ cupunsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 teaspoonshoney
  • 1 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1 teaspoonsmoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • ½ teaspoonblack pepper
  • ¼ cupchicken broth
  • 1 tablespoonchopped parsley (for garnish)

Directions

Prepare the butter mixture:

  1. 1

    In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined. Set aside.

Cook the chicken:

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).

  3. 3

    Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Make the sauce:

  1. 1

    To the same skillet, add 1/4 cup chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.

  2. 2

    Stir in the prepared butter mixture and let it melt, forming a silky, flavorful sauce.

Coat the chicken:

  1. 1

    Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, turning them to coat evenly in the butter sauce.

  2. 2

    Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Garnish and serve:

  1. 1

    Sprinkle the dish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness.

  2. 2

    Serve the chicken warm, drizzled with extra sauce from the skillet.