Description
Butter Chicken Skillet Inspired by Texas Roadhouse combines juicy chicken breasts with a rich, buttery sauce flavored with honey, garlic, and smoked paprika. A quick, comforting dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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
1. Mix butter, honey, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F). Remove and set aside.
3. Add chicken broth to skillet to deglaze and scrape up browned bits.
4. Stir in butter mixture until smooth and glossy.
5. Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, and simmer 2–3 minutes.
6. Garnish with parsley and serve hot with sides of choice.
Notes
Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for juicier results.
Swap honey with maple syrup for a variation.
Add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end for brightness.
Include a splash of cream for a silkier sauce.
Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or garlic bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg