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Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken

Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken

This Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken is a delicious, restaurant-style dish featuring juicy grilled chicken breasts topped with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and melted cheese. It’s a perfect mix of savory, cheesy, and hearty flavors that make for an easy yet impressive meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

For the Toppings:

  • 1 cup 150g mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese or Swiss, Provolone, or Cheddar

For the Optional Sauce:

  • ½ cup 120ml brown gravy (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions
 

Prepare the Chicken:

  • In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Rub the seasoning mix evenly over the chicken breasts.

Cook the Chicken:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
  • Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.

Sauté the Mushrooms & Onions:

  • In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
  • Add sliced mushrooms and onions, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown.

Smother the Chicken:

  • Place the cooked chicken back into the skillet.
  • Top each chicken breast with sautéed mushrooms and onions.
  • Add a slice of cheese on top.

Melt the Cheese:

  • Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes over low heat, until the cheese melts.

Serve & Enjoy:

  • Serve immediately, optionally drizzling with brown gravy for extra flavor.

Notes

  • Use Chicken Thighs: Swap chicken breasts for boneless thighs for a juicier texture.
  • Grill Instead of Pan-Sear: Grill the chicken for an authentic Texas Roadhouse taste.
  • Try Different Cheese: Swiss, Provolone, or Cheddar all work well in this recipe.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.