Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken
A copycat recipe for Texas Roadhouse smothered chicken with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and melted cheese, perfect for a weeknight comfort meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onions and mushrooms until soft.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, top with cheese, and cover until cheese melts.
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Use a cast-iron skillet for even cooking.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the pan sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 140mg