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Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese and mushroom gravy in a cast iron skillet

Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken

Juicy seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich mushroom gravy and topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese. A restaurant-quality comfort dinner made in one skillet in just 35 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 6-8 oz each, similar thickness
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced, cremini recommended
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese freshly shredded
  • 2 slices cooked bacon crumbled, optional garnish
  • 2 green onions sliced, optional garnish

Equipment

  • Large oven-safe skillet or cast iron pan
  • Whisk
  • Meat thermometer
  • Broiler

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken and cook 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Remove and tent loosely with foil.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms, and cook 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and reduced by about half.
  4. Sprinkle flour evenly over the mushrooms and stir constantly for 1 minute to form a roux.
  5. Gradually whisk in beef broth and milk, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom. Simmer 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until gravy thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet. Top each breast with about 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack and spoon gravy over and around the chicken.
  7. Place the skillet under a preheated broiler, about 6 inches from the heat source, for 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden. Watch carefully.
  8. Remove from broiler and let the chicken rest 2-3 minutes before cutting. Garnish with crumbled bacon and sliced green onions if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Always shred Monterey Jack fresh -- pre-shredded cheese contains starch coatings that prevent smooth melting. Chicken thighs can be substituted for extra juiciness. Leftovers keep up to 3 days refrigerated; reheat in a skillet with a splash of broth to loosen the gravy. Freezes well for up to 2 months.