Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken
This copycat Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken features juicy pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in sautéed mushrooms, onions, melted Jack cheese, and a rich savory gravy. Topped with crispy bacon.
Pin Share Print Servings: 4 people
Calories: 580kcal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet (Cast iron preferred)
- 1 Whisk (For smooth gravy)
- 1 Tongs (For flipping chicken)
- 1 Meat mallet (To flatten chicken)
- 1 Knife (Chopping veg)
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts - Boneless, skinless, pounded flat
- 4 strips bacon - Chopped and cooked crispy
- 1 cup baby bella mushrooms - Sliced
- 1 small yellow onion - Diced
- 4 slices Jack cheese - Or mild cheddar
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth - For the gravy
- ½ cup heavy cream - For creaminess
- 2 tablespoon butter - Divided use
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour - To thicken gravy
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder - Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika - Seasoning
Instructions
- Cook chopped bacon in a large skillet until crispy; remove and set aside.
- Season chicken and sear in bacon drippings for 5–6 minutes per side; remove.
- Sauté mushrooms and onions in butter until soft; set aside.
- Melt butter, whisk in flour, then add broth and cream to make the gravy.
- Return chicken to pan, top with veggies and cheese, and cover to melt.
- Serve chicken smothered in gravy and topped with crispy bacon and parsley.
Notes
Pound the chicken to an even thickness for consistent cooking. Scrape the brown bits from the pan when making the gravy for maximum flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 320g | Calories: 580kcal (29%) | Carbohydrates: 12g (4%) | Protein: 48g (96%) | Fat: 36g (55%) | Saturated Fat: 16g (100%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 145mg (48%) | Sodium: 890mg (39%) | Potassium: 600mg (17%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 600IU (12%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 200mg (20%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)