Craving a delicious, satisfying meal but short on time? Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken is the answer! This dish combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with a savory, flavorful topping, all while keeping things relatively healthy. My family absolutely loves it, and I know you will too – it’s a quick and easy way to get a restaurant-quality meal without leaving your kitchen!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This recipe takes the best parts of a classic comfort food dish and streamlines them for busy weeknights. It’s packed with flavor, utilizes readily available ingredients, and is incredibly easy to prepare. Plus, who doesn’t love a good smothered chicken dish?
My Smothered Chicken Story
I remember the first time I had something similar to Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken. My grandma used to make a version with mushrooms and onions, and the aroma would fill the whole house. This recipe evokes those comforting memories, and I’ve tweaked it over the years to be a healthier, quicker version that still delivers that same delicious experience. It’s a dish that brings my family together, and I hope it does the same for yours.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
For the Smothering:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra richness)
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prep the Chicken: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat chicken breasts dry and season with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, and salt.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side, until lightly browned. Don’t cook them all the way through.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook until mushrooms are tender and starting to brown, about 5 more minutes.
- Build the Sauce: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for a few minutes to thicken slightly. Stir in heavy cream (if using).
- Smother and Bake: Place the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet, nestling them into the mushroom sauce. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the chicken and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot with your favorite sides, like rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat chicken breasts dry and season with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, and salt.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, Salt
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side, until lightly browned. Don’t cook them all the way through.4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook until mushrooms are tender and starting to brown, about 5 more minutes.1 tablespoon butter, 1 medium onion, 8 oz sliced mushrooms, 1 clove garlic
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for a few minutes to thicken slightly. Stir in heavy cream (if using).1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Place the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet, nestling them into the mushroom sauce. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the chicken and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly.4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot with your favorite sides, like rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley