Description
Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken features tender, juicy chicken breasts topped with a rich and creamy sautéed vegetable sauce and melted Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. This comforting dish blends savory flavors with a cheesy finish, perfect for a hearty family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetables and Sauce
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup cream or half-and-half
Cheese Topping
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the smothered chicken.
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts thoroughly on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to ensure a flavorful base.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side, then transfer to a baking dish.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, mushrooms, and green bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes, to develop the sauce base.
- Make Sauce: Sprinkle all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir to evenly coat. Gradually pour in the chicken broth and cream while stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
- Combine with Chicken: Pour the prepared vegetable and sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
- Add Cheese: In a bowl, combine Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. Sprinkle the cheese mixture evenly over the smothered chicken for a cheesy topping.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to brown and slightly crisp the cheese topping.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes. Serve hot alongside mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Using boneless, skinless chicken breasts ensures even cooking and easy shredding if desired.
- Searing the chicken first locks in juices and adds flavor through browning.
- Add vegetables to the sauce for extra texture and nutrition.
- You can substitute cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Covering the dish during baking keeps the chicken moist; removing the cover at the end crisps the cheese topping.
- Leftovers can be stored refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently to preserve flavor and texture.
