Description
Warm Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet delivers comfort straight to your dinner table with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. Tender chicken nestled in a creamy sauce makes this skillet meal a weeknight winner that feeds hungry families fast.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Cooking Fats and Liquids:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup chicken broth
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Combine ¼ cup unsalted butter, 2 tsp honey, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until your mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Warm 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes until the surface shimmers slightly.
- Carefully place 4 chicken breasts into the hot skillet. Cook each side for 5-6 minutes, ensuring your chicken develops a golden-brown exterior and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer the cooked chicken onto a clean plate, keeping it warm and nearby.
- Pour ¼ cup chicken broth into the same skillet, scraping up any delicious browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add your prepared butter mixture to the skillet. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce becomes smooth and slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, gently coating each piece with the aromatic sauce.
- Simmer the chicken in the sauce for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to absorb the rich flavors.
- Sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped parsley over the top for a fresh garnish before serving.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts of similar thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry spots.
- Let the chicken rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking to help it cook more evenly and stay juicy.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature and avoid overcooking, which can make the chicken tough.
- For a low-carb version, replace honey with a sugar-free sweetener like erythritol and serve with cauliflower rice instead of traditional sides.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg