A delicious copycat recipe for Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken, featuring tender chicken breasts topped with a savory mushroom-onion mixture and melted cheese.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30–35 minutes
Total Time:45–50 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking and Searing
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
4 slices cheddar cheese
¼ cup mayonnaise (optional)
2 tablespoons honey (optional)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
1 teaspoon yellow mustard (optional)
½ teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish.
If the chicken breasts are thick, pound them to an even thickness.
Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking dish if your skillet isn’t oven-safe.
In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add the onions and mushrooms. Cook for 5–7 minutes, until softened and lightly browned.
Add the garlic, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 30 seconds.
Spoon the mushroom and onion mixture over each chicken breast. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
Place a slice of Monterey Jack and a slice of cheddar over each chicken breast.
Bake for 12–18 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
For the optional sauce, whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, and lemon juice.
Serve the smothered chicken hot with the honey mustard sauce on the side.
Notes
Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
This dish pairs well with a side of vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Feel free to adjust the toppings based on your preferences.