Description
Smothered Chicken Texas Roadhouse style is a comforting dish featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with caramelized onions, earthy mushrooms, and melted cheese. It’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for both weeknights and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with olive oil.
- Combine Ingredients: Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add butter to the skillet and sauté chicken until golden brown on each side, about 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Assemble the Dish: In the same skillet, add onions and mushrooms. Cook until tender and caramelized, about 8 minutes.
- Cook to Perfection: Return chicken to the skillet, pour in chicken broth, and spoon vegetables over the top.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle cheese generously over each chicken breast. Cover skillet until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate the chicken with its toppings and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for the best melting texture.
- Pound chicken evenly for consistent cooking.
- Let the onions caramelize slowly for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Smothered Chicken, Texas Roadhouse Chicken, Chicken and Cheese Recipe, Comfort Food Chicken