Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts topped with creamy mushroom gravy and melted cheese, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6-8 oz each) Ensure that they are of similar thickness for even cooking.
Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For frying the chicken.
- 1 teaspoon salt For seasoning the chicken.
- ½ teaspoon black pepper For seasoning.
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder For added flavor.
- ½ teaspoon onion powder For extra seasoning.
Gravy
- 2 tablespoons butter For cooking the mushrooms.
- 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced) Use fresh mushrooms for better taste.
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour To thicken the gravy.
- 1 cup beef broth For the gravy base.
- 1 cup milk (whole milk preferred) To make the gravy creamy.
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese For topping the chicken.
- 2 slices cooked bacon (crumbled, optional) For added flavor.
- 2 pieces green onions (sliced, optional) For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Cooking Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and tent with foil to keep warm.
Making Gravy
- In the same skillet, melt the butter and cook the sliced mushrooms over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth and milk, scraping browned bits from the bottom. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
Final Steps
- Return chicken to the skillet, top with cheese and spoon mushroom gravy over each piece.
- Broil under a preheated broiler for 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon and green onions if desired.
Notes
For maximum flavor, marinate chicken in seasonings for 30 minutes before cooking. Add more vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.