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Savory Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken Recipe

Savory Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken Recipe You’ll Love

This Savory Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken Recipe combines tender chicken breasts with sautéed mushrooms and onions, topped with melted cheese for a delicious dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • oven-safe skillet

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 4 pcs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil can swap for favorite cooking oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder or swap with minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Paprika smoked paprika for extra richness

For the Sautéed Toppings

  • 8 oz Mushrooms sliced, can substitute with baby bellas or omit
  • 1 medium Onion sliced, yellow or sweet onions recommended
  • 2 tbsp Butter or margarine or another fat
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce optional, enhances flavor

For the Cheese Topping

  • 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese can interchange with cheddar or mozzarella

For Garnish

  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped, can substitute with chives or any herb

Instructions
 

Directions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it's perfectly hot for baking the chicken.
  • Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Make sure they're evenly coated for maximum flavor.
  • Sear the chicken in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
  • Sauté sliced onions and mushrooms in the same skillet with melted butter for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce to the skillet and cook for an additional minute, stirring well to combine the flavors.
  • Return the seared chicken to the skillet, then top it generously with the sautéed vegetables.
  • Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the chicken for that delicious gooey topping we all love.
  • Bake the skillet in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the cheese is bubbly.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh parsley after removing from the oven, then serve hot for a meal that's sure to impress.

Notes

Optional: Serve with creamy mashed potatoes for a delightful touch!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken Recipe, comfort food, Easy Dinner, family recipes, quick meals, Savory Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken
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