Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken
A delicious and hearty dish featuring chicken breasts smothered in sautéed onions, mushrooms, and melted Monterey Jack cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt such as Lawry’s
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter plus extra if needed
- 1 medium onion cut into 1/4-inch slices
- salt
- 1/2 pound button mushrooms sliced
- 1/4 pound Monterey Jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with seasoned salt and black pepper.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the onions. Sauté until they are translucent.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they are tender.
- In a baking dish, place the seasoned chicken breasts and top them with the sautéed onions and mushrooms.
- Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the seasoned salt and pepper for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition.
- Serve with a side of rice or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg