Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet: Quick Comfort Any Night

Experience the joy of cooking with this Roadhouse Butter Chicken Skillet, featuring tender chicken in a buttery sauce that's quick and minimal cleanup.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for juiciness

For the Sauce

4 tablespoons unsalted butter margarine can substitute
2 tablespoons honey maple syrup can be used
1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic to taste
1 teaspoon smoked paprika regular paprika can be used
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste

For Cooking

2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado/vegetable oil
1 cup chicken broth vegetable broth works for vegetarian option

For Garnish

chopped parsley for a fresh touch

Equipment

large skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the sauce until smooth and creamy.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet; add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits, and simmer.
Stir in the prepared sauce mixture into the deglazed broth and cook until slightly thickened.
Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce, and simmer.
Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently, adding broth as needed.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!