Description
Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken is a hearty, restaurant-style dish featuring juicy grilled chicken breasts topped with sautéed onions, mushrooms, melted cheese, and crispy bacon.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 200 g mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 120 g shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and add sliced onions. Cook until soft and lightly caramelized.
- Add mushrooms and sauté for 4–5 minutes until tender.
- Return chicken to the pan.
- Top each chicken breast with sautéed onions and mushrooms.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly over the chicken and cover the pan until cheese melts.
- Top with crumbled bacon and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, or a side salad.
- You can grill the chicken instead of pan-frying for extra flavor.
- Use mozzarella or Colby Jack as alternative cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American