Easy Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet – One-Pan Chicken Recipe with Buttery Sauce
This Easy Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet is a rich, savory one-pan meal inspired by the bold flavors of the famous steakhouse. Tender chicken breasts simmered in a buttery, seasoned sauce—perfect for weeknight dinners or indulgent comfort food cravings.
Equipment
- Cast iron or heavy skillet
- Tongs or spatula
- Measuring spoons
- Small bowl
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- ½ cup chicken broth
- Optional: 1 tsp lemon juice or Dijon mustard
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or thyme
Instructions
- Prep Chicken Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear Chicken Heat skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tbsp butter. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
- Make Butter Sauce Lower heat to medium. Add remaining butter, honey, and optional lemon juice or mustard. Stir in chicken broth and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Glaze Chicken Return chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce over each piece. Simmer 1–2 minutes to coat.
- Serve Garnish with fresh herbs. Serve hot with sides like mashed potatoes, rice, or veggies.
Notes
- Spicy Twist: Add cayenne or hot sauce to the sauce for heat.
- Cheesy Option: Sprinkle parmesan or cheddar before serving.
- Low-Carb Swap: Serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
- Make Ahead: Cook chicken and sauce separately, combine when reheating.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days; freeze chicken and sauce separately.
- Reheat Tip: Use stovetop with splash of broth; avoid high heat to prevent sauce separation.