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A plate featuring Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken topped with Jack Cheese.

Classic Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken with Jack Cheese

This recipe recreates the beloved Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken, featuring seasoned chicken breasts topped with sautéed mushrooms and onions, all blanketed in melted Monterey Jack cheese. It's a comforting dish that's perfect for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • Paper towels
  • Small bowl
  • Large oven-safe skillet (e.g., cast iron)
  • Baking dish (if skillet is not oven-safe)

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 medium-sized (about 6-8 oz each) Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 8 ounces, sliced Cremini Mushrooms
  • 1 large, thinly sliced Yellow Onion
  • 1.5 cups, shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons, divided Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • Salt & Black Pepper To taste
  • 0.25 cup Chicken Broth or White Wine (optional)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Pat chicken breasts dry and mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture generously over both sides of the chicken breasts.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.

Cooking

  • Reduce heat to medium, add remaining olive oil and butter to the skillet. Cook sliced onions for 8-10 minutes until softened, then add sliced mushrooms and cook for another 5-7 minutes until tender and browned.
  • If using, pour in chicken broth or white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits, and cook for 1-2 minutes until the liquid mostly evaporates.

Assembly and Baking

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Return seared chicken to the skillet (or transfer to a baking dish), nestling it in the mushroom and onion mixture, and spoon more mixture over each chicken breast.
  • Evenly sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese over each chicken breast.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F/74°C internal temperature) and cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
  • Carefully remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to ensure moist and tender chicken.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken breasts for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight) in a little olive oil and a dash of Worcestershire sauce before applying the dry rub. This will help tenderize the chicken and add another layer of savory depth to the dish.