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Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken

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This Texas Roadhouse smothered chicken is a restaurant-quality comfort food recipe made at home. Juicy seared chicken breasts are topped with caramelized onions, mushrooms, melted provolone cheese, and rich chicken gravy, then baked to perfection.

Ingredients

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For the chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon paprika

Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the onion-mushroom topping:

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

1 cup mushrooms, sliced

2 tablespoons butter

For the gravy:

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 ½ cups chicken broth

For finishing:

4 slices provolone cheese (or mozzarella)

Instructions

  • Season chicken: Pat dry the chicken breasts. Season evenly with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

  • Sear chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown (but not fully cooked through). Remove from skillet and set aside.

  • Caramelize vegetables: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add sliced onions and mushrooms. Cook 8–10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown.

  • Make gravy: Sprinkle flour over the onion-mushroom mixture. Stir to coat and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Simmer until thickened into gravy.

  • Assemble dish: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place seared chicken in a baking dish. Spoon onion-mushroom mixture evenly over chicken. Top each breast with a slice of provolone or mozzarella cheese. Pour gravy over everything.

  • Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20–25 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and cheese is melted.

  • Serve: Enjoy hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.

Notes

  • Swap provolone with cheddar, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack for different flavors.

  • Use turkey bacon crumbles as an optional topping for added smokiness.

  • For a low-carb version, thicken gravy with xanthan gum instead of flour.

  • To meal prep: Assemble ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.

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