Description
This Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet recipe offers a delicious and easy-to-make dinner featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a savory butter, garlic, and honey sauce, topped with melted cheese and fresh parsley. Perfect for a comforting family meal, it combines rich flavors with simple ingredients for a skillet-cooked feast.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- Salt, to taste
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Sauce and Toppings
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Optional: shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Optional: caramelized onions
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with salt, cracked black pepper, and paprika to infuse the meat with bold flavors.
- Cook Chicken: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove Chicken: Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside to keep warm while you prepare the sauce.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
- Make Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and honey. Scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet for extra flavor. Let the sauce simmer and thicken for a few minutes.
- Return Chicken to Skillet: Place the chicken back into the skillet and spoon the sauce over each piece to coat generously.
- Add Cheese and Melt: Sprinkle the optional shredded cheese over the chicken. Cover the skillet and cook for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the dried parsley over the skillet chicken, add caramelized onions if using, and serve hot. Enjoy your flavorful Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet!
Notes
- For extra richness, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- Caramelized onions add a sweet depth of flavor and complement the savory sauce.
- Use a skillet with a lid to help melt the cheese evenly.
- Adjust honey quantity based on desired sweetness.
- Serve with steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice for a complete meal.
