Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken Recipe
A delicious copycat recipe for Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken, featuring juicy chicken breasts smothered in a creamy cheese sauce and baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese Sauce:
- 1 cup shredded Jack cheese
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
Topping:
- Chopped green onions
- Paprika
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Rub olive oil over chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes per side).
- Add Garlic: Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and let simmer while scraping the pan.
- Make Sauce: Stir in sour cream until well combined, allowing the mixture to bubble for about 5 minutes.
- Bake: Top each chicken breast with shredded Jack cheese and transfer to the oven. Bake for around 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and paprika before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- You can customize the cheese blend by adding different types of cheese for a unique flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Texas Roadhouse, Smothered Chicken, Copycat Recipe, Chicken Breast, Cheese Sauce
