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This Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet features tender chicken cooked in a sweet, buttery honey glaze. An easy skillet dinner that’s comforting, family-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights.

Three cooked chicken breasts in a cast iron skillet, topped with chopped herbs and nestled in a rich brown sauce, reminiscent of a Texas Roadhouse favorite.
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Why You’ll Love Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet!

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If you love Texas Roadhouse’s iconic honey butter, this chicken skillet is going to be a fast favorite. It has that same sweet, buttery flavor but turned into a full, hearty dinner.

I love how easy it is to make on a busy night as everything cooks in one pan, and the sauce comes together quickly and easy bite tastes rich and restaurant-worthy.

It’s comforting and always a hit at the table. This easy, budget-friendly Chicken Recipe is packed with cozy flavor! If you’re craving comfort food with a touch of sweetness, this recipe deserves a spot on your dinner table. For even more skillet chicken recipes, check out Skillet Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe and Chicken Enchilada Skillet.

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Ingredients

Raw chicken breasts in a glass container surrounded by small bowls of butter, chicken broth, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, olive oil, hot sauce, and chopped parsley—perfect for crafting a Texas Roadhouse-inspired Butter Chicken skillet dish.
  • Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts – This can easily be made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts if you prefer. 
  • Olive Oil – Avocado oil or vegetable oil can be used
  • Garlic Powder – See The Best Garlic Powder Substitute if you are out
  • Paprika – If you are out, see Best Paprika Substitute
  • Butter – We used unsalted butter
  • Honey – We like using pure local honey for the best flavor
  • Chicken Broth – See Chicken Broth Substitutes if you are out
  • Fresh Parsley – Chopped

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How to Make Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet

Step 1 – Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. 

A black cast iron skillet with three raw, seasoned chicken breasts sits on a white marble surface beside a white and red striped kitchen towel—perfect for starting homemade Texas Roadhouse-inspired Butter Chicken.

Step 2 – Add the chicken to the skillet. Season the chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt and black pepper. Cook both sides of the chicken for (3-4 minutes) until seared and browned.  

A cast iron skillet with three cooked, seasoned Texas Roadhouse-style chicken breasts and three cubes of butter on top, set on a white marble surface with a red and white striped kitchen towel beside it.

Step 3 – Add in the butter, honey and chicken broth. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a low simmer and cook for 7-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees F). 

Step 4 – Remove from heat, let sit for 5 minutes. Serve with the sauce from the skillet poured on top and topped with the fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy! 

A cast iron skillet with three cooked, seasoned chicken breasts in sauce, reminiscent of Butter Chicken, surrounded by bowls of mashed potatoes, green beans, and chopped herbs on a white surface with a red-striped towel.
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Three seasoned chicken breasts are cooked in a cast iron skillet with a rich, reddish sauce reminiscent of Texas Roadhouse flavors, then garnished with chopped fresh herbs. The chicken is golden-brown and looks juicy and flavorful.

Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet

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This Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet features tender chicken cooked in a sweet, buttery honey glaze. An easy skillet dinner that’s comforting, family-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Let Sit: 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Cuisine American
Course Main Course
Calories 299
Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add the chicken to the skillet. Season the chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Cook both sides of the chicken for (3-4 minutes) until seared and browned.
  • Add in the butter, honey and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
  • Bring the mixture to a low simmer and cook for 7-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees F).
  • Remove from heat, let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Serve with the sauce from the skillet poured on top and topped with the fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!

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Recipe Notes

This can easily be made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts if you prefer. 
Use an instant-read meat thermometer to make sure that the chicken is cooked through.  
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 299kcal, Carbohydrates 10g, Protein 25g, Fat 18g, Saturated Fat 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1g, Monounsaturated Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0.5g, Cholesterol 103mg, Sodium 914mg, Potassium 467mg, Fiber 0.4g, Sugar 9g, Vitamin A 800IU, Vitamin C 4mg, Calcium 17mg, Iron 1mg

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Recipe Tips

  • Cooking Chicken – Use an instant-read meat thermometer to make sure that the chicken is cooked through.  For best results, cook chicken about the same size so it cooks about the same time.
  • Good Butter – Since this is the star of the recipe, use good butter for a rich, creamy and flavorful sauce.
  • Lower heat for the Sauce – Prevents honey from burning.

Serving Recommendations

This Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles, along with simple vegetables or warm dinner rolls to soak up the sweet, buttery sauce.

A plate with a seasoned, skillet-cooked chicken breast served on mashed potatoes, garnished with chopped parsley, alongside fresh green beans. A fork rests on the plate and a bowl of green beans is visible in the background.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Type of Skillet is Best to Cook this Chicken Recipe?

We recommend using a cast iron skillet for the best golden brown texture on the chicken. But you can also use any type of skillet that you prefer.

How to Store Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

Can I Make Creamy?

Yes! Just add a splash of heavy creamy for a creamy texture. We like to make extra as the butter sauce would be delicious served over potatoes or rice.

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Hi, I’m Carrie Barnard — a professional food blogger with over 14 years of experience helping busy families make dinner fast, easy, and affordable.

At Eating on a Dime, I share simple, budget-friendly recipes that are tested in my own kitchen and approved by my 8 kids. With millions of readers each month, I’m here to help you cook real food for real families — without the stress.

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