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Grilled chicken breast topped with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and melted Monterey Jack cheese in a skillet.
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Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces sliced white mushrooms
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

  • Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness of approximately 0.5 inches.
  • Season chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add sliced onions and mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for 8 to 10 minutes until caramelized and tender. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and sear chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Top each chicken breast with an equal portion of the sautéed mushroom and onion mixture.
  • Sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the vegetables on each breast.
  • Cover the skillet with a lid for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
  • Remove from heat and serve immediately.