Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet
Savory and buttery, this Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet features tender chicken breasts in a rich, creamy sauce infused with garlic, honey, and Dijon mustard. Perfect for a cozy meal or a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
For the Base
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
To Serve
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cooking
- Add chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add honey, Dijon mustard, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
- Simmer for 5–7 minutes, spooning sauce over chicken until fully cooked.
- Allow sauce to thicken slightly.
Serving
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with mashed potatoes or rice.
Notes
Consider using chicken thighs for juicier meat. Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or non-dairy cream alternatives. Adjust seasonings to taste before serving. Save leftover sauce for drizzling over veggies or grains.