Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken, a restaurant-quality dish that you can effortlessly prepare at home. This one-skillet meal features juicy chicken breasts topped with savory sautéed mushrooms and onions, all smothered in melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this easy recipe is ready in under 40 minutes, making it a go-to comfort food option. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a satisfying dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika on both sides.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt olive oil and butter. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Add sliced onions and mushrooms to the same skillet; sauté for 8–10 minutes until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits for added flavor.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and top with sautéed vegetables.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over each piece of chicken and cover the skillet. Reduce heat to low and cook until cheese melts (about 5–7 minutes) and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (180g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 140mg