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Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken

Juicy seasoned chicken breasts topped with rich mushroom gravy and melted Monterey Jack cheese, ready in 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 6 to 8 oz each, similar thickness
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 8 oz baby bella mushrooms sliced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese freshly shredded
  • 2 slices cooked bacon crumbled, optional
  • 2 green onions sliced, optional garnish

Equipment

  • Large oven-safe skillet
  • Meat thermometer
  • Whisk
  • Broiler

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Butterfly any breast thicker than 1 inch for even cooking.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook chicken 6 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and tent loosely with foil.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the same skillet. Add mushrooms and cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and reduced by half.
  4. Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and stir constantly for 1 minute to form a roux.
  5. Gradually whisk in beef broth and milk, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until gravy coats the back of a spoon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet. Spoon mushroom gravy over and around each breast. Top each with about 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  7. Place skillet under preheated broiler about 6 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly with light golden spots. Watch carefully.
  8. Remove from broiler. Rest chicken 2 to 3 minutes before serving. Garnish with crumbled bacon and green onions if desired.

Notes

Freshly shredded Monterey Jack melts far better than pre-shredded. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking. Store leftovers with gravy in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat at 350°F covered with foil for best results.