Description
Succulent chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce define this hearty Texas Roadhouse classic. Comfort meets culinary delight with tender meat and savory flavors that will transport diners straight to southwestern kitchen bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 cup shredded Colby Jack or Monterey Jack cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the flavor-enhancing seasoning blend by combining aromatic garlic powder, vibrant paprika, pungent onion powder, and fundamental salt and pepper in a compact mixing vessel.
- Meticulously coat each chicken breast with the seasoning mixture, ensuring comprehensive and uniform coverage on both surfaces.
- Activate a large skillet over medium heat, introducing olive oil or butter to create a golden cooking surface.
- Carefully position the seasoned chicken breasts into the heated skillet, allowing them to transform into a rich golden brown while cooking thoroughly until reaching a safe internal temperature.
- Extract the perfectly cooked chicken and temporarily reserve on a nearby surface.
- Within the same skillet, introduce additional olive oil or butter to facilitate caramelization of fresh onions and mushrooms.
- Sauté the vegetables, stirring periodically to encourage even browning and develop deep, complex flavors with subtle salt and pepper enhancement.
- Reintroduce the cooked chicken breasts into the skillet, gently nestling them among the golden, softened vegetables.
- Lavishly distribute shredded cheese across the chicken, creating a luxurious melting layer.
- Cover the skillet, allowing residual heat to transform the cheese into a creamy, molten blanket.
- Plate the smothered chicken, optionally adorning with fresh parsley, and serve alongside complementary side dishes like creamy mashed potatoes or verdant steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Seasoning Pro Tip: Pat chicken breasts dry before applying spice mix to ensure maximum flavor absorption and perfect golden-brown crust.
- Moisture Magic: Let chicken rest for 2-3 minutes after cooking to redistribute juices, preventing dry meat and maintaining tenderness.
- Cheese Hack: Use a blend of sharp cheddar and monterey jack for deeper, more complex melted cheese flavor profile.
- Dietary Flexibility: Swap regular cheese with dairy-free alternatives like nutritional yeast or vegan cheese for lactose-intolerant or plant-based diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg