Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken with Jack Cheese
If you’re craving a dish that offers both comfort and indulgence, you must try Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken with Jack Cheese. This delightful recipe features succulent chicken breasts smothered in a creamy sauce, topped with gooey jack cheese that melts to perfection. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, this dish is sure to impress even the pickiest eaters. With its simple preparation and wholesome ingredients, you’ll have a satisfying meal ready in less than an hour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh garlic
- Shredded jack cheese
- Heavy cream
- Unsalted butter
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Paprika
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt unsalted butter. Sear seasoned chicken breasts for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and paprika; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and low-sodium chicken broth, simmering gently to thicken the sauce while scraping up any brown bits from the skillet.
- Generously sprinkle shredded jack cheese over each chicken breast, then transfer to the oven and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 643mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 156mg