Copycat Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken
Make juicy grilled chicken breasts topped with sautéed onions, mushrooms, and melted Monterey Jack cheese using this simple copycat recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup sliced white onions
- 1 cup sliced white mushrooms
- 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
- In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Rub this seasoning mix evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, or preheat your grill to medium-high.
- Cook the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the chicken from the skillet or grill and set aside on a plate, covering loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Add the butter to the same skillet (or use a clean skillet if grilling). Add the sliced onions and mushrooms. Sauté for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and lightly browned.
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Place one slice of Monterey Jack cheese on top of each chicken breast. Cover the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
- Serve the smothered chicken immediately.
Notes
- For a different flavor, substitute Swiss cheese or Pepper Jack cheese for the Monterey Jack.
- If you prefer a stronger onion flavor, use sweet Vidalia onions.
- You can cook this entirely on a grill; place the vegetables in a grill-safe basket or foil packet after sautéing, and melt the cheese on the chicken over indirect heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 130