Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken with Jack Cheese Recipe
This Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken with Jack Cheese recipe is a decadent and flavorful dish perfect for a comforting dinner at home. Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich and creamy sauce, topped with melted jack cheese, will surely impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Sauce:
- Fresh garlic
- Shredded jack cheese
- Heavy cream
- Unsalted butter
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Paprika
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sear the seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes per side.
- Prepare the Sauce: Add minced garlic and paprika to the skillet, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, simmer gently while scraping up any brown bits from the skillet.
- Top with Cheese: Top each chicken breast with shredded jack cheese and transfer to the oven. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Rest and Serve: Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Smothered Chicken, Jack Cheese, Texas Roadhouse, Comfort Food, Creamy Chicken
