Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken Recipe
A delicious copycat recipe for Texas Roadhouse smothered chicken, featuring juicy chicken breasts smothered in a creamy, cheesy sauce and topped with green onions and paprika.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
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
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Toppings:
- Chopped green onions
- Paprika
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your 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: Garnish with chopped green onions and paprika before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Texas Roadhouse, Smothered Chicken, Copycat Recipe, Cheesy Chicken