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A skillet filled with golden, butter-glazed chicken garnished with fresh parsley.
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Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet

This creamy and savory dish combines tender chicken breasts with a luscious butter-honey sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Cooking Oil

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Butter Sauce

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika (optional) for added flavor
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and optional paprika.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes on one side until golden brown.
  • Flip chicken and cook for another 5-6 minutes until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
  • In a small bowl, mix softened butter and honey.
  • Reduce heat to low, pour butter-honey mixture over chicken, and spoon sauce over the chicken for 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water or microwave in short intervals until warmed through.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Fat: 22g