Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken

Everything you love about the smothered chicken dish you get at Texas Roadhouse with the creamy sauce and mushrooms, but made at home instead.

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 330kcal

½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon paprika
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved to create 4 thinner chicken breasts (see notes below)
2 Tablespoons oil (avocado, olive or vegetable oil, divided use)
2 Tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted)
2 cups sliced button / baby bella mushrooms
½ cup sliced yellow onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish, can use dried)

In a small bowl combine 1/2 teaspoon salt,, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Stir to combine.
Season both sides of the halved chicken breasts with the seasoning. Set aside.
To a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 Tablespoon oil, 2 Tablespoons butter, 2 cups sliced button / baby bella mushrooms, 1/2 cup sliced yellow onion and a pinch of salt and pepper to season.
Stir for 7-8 minutes or until the mushrooms are softened.
Add in 3 garlic cloves, minced. Stir for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
Add in the chicken breasts and cook the chicken for about 6-8 minutes.
Add in remaining 1 Tablespoon oil. Turn the heat down to low-medium.
Flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the juices run clear. You want an internal temperature of 165° F when fully cooked.
Add 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth. Scrape the bits off the pan.
Spoon some of the sauce, mushrooms, and onions over the chicken.
Top the chicken breasts evenly with 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
Spoon some more of the sauce, mushrooms, and onions over the chicken.
Place the lid on top and turn off the heat to let the cheese melt.
Top with 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (if using). Serve and enjoy.

Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
If your grocery store sells thin cut chicken breasts, you can purchase those instead of cutting two larger ones in half. You need 4 thinner cut chicken breasts in total for this recipe.