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texas roadhouse smothered chicken

Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken

5 from 1 vote
This copycat Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken features tender, pan-seared breasts topped with savory sautéed mushrooms, onions, and melted Monterey Jack cheese. It is a hearty, one-pan dinner ready in under 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Pounded to even thickness
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil Divided use
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter Divided use
  • 8 oz Cremini mushrooms, sliced Or white button mushrooms
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced Optional but recommended
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded Freshly shredded melts best
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika For color and flavor
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper Freshly ground

Equipment

  • 1 Cast iron skillet Essential for searing
  • 1 Meat mallet For pounding chicken
  • 1 Tongs For flipping meat
  • 1 Cheese grater For fresh cheese

Method
 

  1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
    pounding chicken breasts for even cooking
  2. Mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, then rub generously over the chicken.
    seasoning chicken breasts with spice blend
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F).
  5. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate to rest.
  6. Add remaining butter and oil to the pan, then sauté mushrooms and onions until caramelized.
  7. Return chicken to the pan, top with the veggie mixture and shredded cheese.
  8. Cover and heat for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 270gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 48gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For the best melt, shred a block of Monterey Jack cheese yourself rather than using pre-shredded bags. Serve immediately to keep the cheese gooey and the chicken juicy.

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