Description
Looking for a hearty, comforting meal that feels like it came straight from your favorite steakhouse? This Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken is a must-try! Juicy chicken breasts are pan-seared and drenched in a savory mushroom and onion cream sauce that screams comfort food. It’s quick enough for a weeknight dinner, rich enough for guests, and easy to customize. Whether you’re after easy dinner ideas, cozy food ideas, or simply a fast yet satisfying chicken recipe, this one ticks all the boxes. A winning option for any night of the week!
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
¾ cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
1 tbsp flour or 2 tsp cornstarch (for thickening)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
2 slices Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Pound to even thickness if needed.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken breasts for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add more butter if needed. Sauté onions and mushrooms for 6–8 minutes until soft and lightly browned.
4. Sprinkle in flour or add cornstarch slurry, then slowly stir in chicken broth, scraping the pan to lift browned bits. Let simmer.
5. Stir in heavy cream and let the sauce simmer gently until slightly thickened.
6. Return chicken to the skillet, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10–12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
7. Add cheese slices on top if desired, cover for 2 minutes to melt.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with mashed potatoes, noodles, or garlic bread.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in buttermilk or seasoned oil for an hour before cooking.
If using cornstarch instead of flour, mix it with a tablespoon of cold broth first to prevent clumping.
Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce or Dijon mustard to the sauce for a flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg