Description
This Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken breasts topped with savory cheese, caramelized onions, and crispy bacon. It’s a comforting and impressive dish perfect for any occasion, surprisingly easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup sautéed onions
- 1 cup sautéed mushrooms (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- While chicken bakes, sauté onions in a separate pan until caramelized. Add mushrooms if using.
- Remove chicken from oven. Top each breast with sautéed onions, cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon.
- Return skillet to oven for 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
- Opt for low-sodium bacon for a healthier option.
- Experiment with different cheeses like Monterey Jack or pepper jack.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- For a spicy version, add jalapeños.
- For a BBQ version, add BBQ sauce before the cheese.
- Substitute chicken with portobello mushrooms for a vegetarian option.
- Stuff chicken breasts with spinach and cream cheese for a variation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven.
- Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months, wrapped well. Thaw in the refrigerator and bake until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: N/A