Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet
A quick and comforting one-skillet meal featuring juicy chicken breasts in a rich buttery, honey-garlic sauce with smoky paprika. Inspired by the flavors of Texas Roadhouse, this dish is ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder or 2–3 fresh cloves minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt or to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- In a bowl, combine butter, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix into a smooth sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken breasts and cook 5–6 minutes per side, until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from skillet.
- Deglaze pan with chicken broth, scraping browned bits for flavor.
- Stir in butter sauce mixture until melted and combined. Simmer 1 minute.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer 2–3 minutes to coat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with sides like rice, mashed potatoes, or vegetables.
Notes
For extra flavor, add fresh thyme or rosemary, or toss in vegetables like mushrooms and bell peppers. Swap honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness. Great with garlic bread or mashed potatoes.