Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet

Juicy golden chicken seared in butter and simmered with garlic, honey, and herbs for a 30-minute Texas-style skillet dinner.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4–6 servings

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs) 4 tablespoons butter, divided 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried parsley Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste Optional: shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese Optional: caramelized onions

Instructions

Season: Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Sear: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet, cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden.
Remove: Set chicken aside.
Sauté: Melt remaining butter and cook garlic until fragrant.
Sauce: Add broth and honey, scrape browned bits, simmer to thicken.
Combine: Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over.
Optional: Add cheese, cover until melted.
Finish: Sprinkle parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth to restore sauce consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 290
Fat: 14g
Saturated fat: 7g
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 310mg
Protein: 30g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 0g