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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken
Recreate the famous Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken at home with this easy recipe. Tender chicken breasts topped with sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and melted Monterey Jack cheese create a restaurant-quality meal in just 35 minutes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 219 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt such as Lawry’s
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter plus extra if needed
- 1 medium onion cut into 1/4-inch slices
- salt
- 1/2 pound button mushrooms sliced
- 1/4 pound Monterey jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally. Place each half between sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet until the chicken is of a uniform thickness. Season the chicken with seasoned salt and ground black pepper.
- Place the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. When the butter is hot, add the onions along with a two-finger pinch of salt. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the mushrooms and sauté for another 3 to 4 minutes, until the mushrooms begin to brown. Remove the mushrooms and onions from the skillet.
- If the skillet is dry, add a teaspoon of butter. Then place the chicken breasts into the hot skillet. Do not overcrowd the pan; you may need to cook the chicken in batches depending on the size of the skillet. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes on one side. Flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes on the other side.
- Top the chicken with the onions, mushrooms, and Monterey Jack cheese. Turn off the stove when the cheese has melted and serve.
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Notes
- For the juiciest results, avoid overcooking the chicken. Monterey Jack can be substituted with cheddar, Swiss, or provolone cheese if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Calories
219kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
69mg
(23%)
Sodium
843mg
(35%)
Potassium
457mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
324IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
225mg
(23%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 843mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 457mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 324IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 225mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.