Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken Recipe

Name: Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts (choose large ones); salt and fresh cracked black pepper; 3 tbsp butter (plus extra if needed); 1 medium onion (cut into 1/4 inch slices); 1/2 lb button mushrooms (sliced); 2 tsp seasoning blend (like Kinder steakhouse); 2 tbsp red wine; 1/4 lb Monterey Jack cheese (shredded, or as needed)

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You’re going to love this easy copycat recipe for Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken! Topped with a cheesy mushroom and onion sauce, these tender chicken breasts are packed with flavor – it is so easy to make this restaurant favorite at home!

Smothered chicken breast topped with melted cheese served with a side of bacon green beans and a roll cut in half.

What We Love About This Recipe

This Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken tastes just like the restaurant version, but in the comfort of your own kitchen!
Everything all cooks in just one pan.
It’s super cheesy, and you can always add more if you want even more cheese!
It works with all different sides, but we love to serve this smothered chicken recipe with Texas Roadhouse Green Beans, Smoked Baked Potatoes and Texas Roadhouse Rolls (and if you have any leftovers, you can smother them in Copycat Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Honey Butter!)

Chef’s Tips

Choose large chicken breasts for proper portions. As you’re splitting two chicken breasts between four, choose the largest chicken breasts you can find so that everyone gets enough chicken!
Use a fork if you don’t own a jaccard. The key is to get nice, tender, juicy chicken – the prongs of a fork will work if you don’t own one!

Close up of a sliced smothered chicken breast topped with onions, mushrooms and melted cheese.

Frequently Asked Questions

I can’t find button mushrooms, can I substitute in another type?

Yes! Cremini mushrooms will also work fine here, or any other type of small slicing mushroom.

Help, my cheese isn’t melting!

This might happen if you don’t have a tight fitting lid for your pan or skillet. Don’t worry though, as you can always quickly broil the cheese to melt it.

Plate of smothered chicken, green beans with bacon, a split baked potato topped with soured cream and grated cheese, and a torn bread roll.

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Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken Recipe

Prep: 10

Cook: 25

Total: 35

This easy copycat recipe for Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken tops a tender chicken breast in a rich mushroom and onion sauce, all finished off with melty Jack cheese. It's ready in just 35 minutes – just add sides!

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Ingredients

▢ 2 chicken breasts choose large ones
▢ salt and fresh cracked black pepper
▢ 3 tbsp butter plus extra if needed
▢ 1 medium onion cut into 1/4 inch slices
▢ ½ lb button mushrooms sliced
▢ 2 tsp seasoning blend like Kinder steakhouse
▢ 2 tbsp red wine
▢ ¼ lb Monterey Jack cheese shredded, or as needed

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Instructions

Cut the chicken breasts horizontally to create two flatter breasts. Use a jaccard and pound the chicken to tenderize. Season with plenty of salt and black pepper.
Heat 1-tbsp butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook, without moving, 2-3 minutes, or until chicken releases easily from the skillet. Flip and cook another 2 minutes or until firm. Transfer to plate.
Add 2 tbsp butter and let it melt until foaming. Add the mushrooms and onions, and let them soften about 3 minutes, then season with the seasoning blend.
Use the red wine to deglaze the pan – be careful of open flames as the pan can light on fire. Use a whisk to whisk up the browned bits and boil for a minute.
Reduce the heat to low. Push aside the mushrooms/onions, and return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon the mushrooms/onion on top, and sprinkle the Jack cheese over the top. Cover, and let the cheese melt for about 30-60s.

Notes

Choose large chicken breasts for proper portions. As you’re splitting two chicken breasts between four, choose the largest chicken breasts you can find so that everyone gets enough chicken!

Use a fork if you don’t own a jaccard. The key is to get nice, tender, juicy chicken – the prongs of a fork will work if you don’t own one!

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Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

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Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken Recipe

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