Description
Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken with Jack Cheese is a comforting skillet dish featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with sautéed onions, mushrooms, and melted Monterey Jack cheese. It’s an easy, restaurant-style recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (white button or cremini)
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded or sliced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil or butter to the skillet if needed. Sauté the onions until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and continue to cook until tender and caramelized, about 7-8 minutes. Add chicken broth if the pan becomes too dry.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the mushrooms and onions over the top.
- Top each chicken breast with Monterey Jack cheese. Cover and cook on low until the cheese melts and everything is heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use smoked paprika or chipotle powder for a smoky flavor twist.
- Substitute Monterey Jack with mozzarella, provolone, or cheddar if needed.
- Add sour cream or cream cheese to the mushroom mixture for extra creaminess.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, use a skillet on low heat or microwave with a splash of broth to maintain moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
