Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken Recipe
Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken is a flavorful and hearty dish featuring tender, pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a savory mixture of sautéed mushrooms, green bell peppers, onions, crispy bacon, creamy ranch dressing, and melted cheddar cheese. Baked to perfection and garnished with fresh parsley, this homemade recipe brings the restaurant favorite right to your kitchen in an easy-to-follow recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken after searing.
- Pound chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1 inch to ensure uniform cooking.
- Season chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder for balanced flavor.
- Sear chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown crust. Then remove from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms, diced green bell pepper, and diced onion. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and aromatic.
- Add bacon: Stir in the crumbled cooked bacon with the sautéed vegetables and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.
- Arrange chicken: Place the seared chicken breasts in a single layer inside a large baking dish.
- Add topping mixture: Spoon the sautéed vegetable and bacon mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese liberally over the top of each chicken breast and vegetable mixture.
- Drizzle ranch dressing: Drizzle ranch dressing evenly over the cheese and toppings to add creaminess and tang.
- Bake covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to retain moisture and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Check doneness: Remove the foil and check the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer; it should read 165°F (74°C). If it has not reached this temperature, bake uncovered for another 5-10 minutes until fully cooked and cheese is bubbly.
- Rest chicken: Remove the dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish the smothered chicken with freshly chopped parsley before serving for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken breasts are pounded to an even thickness to guarantee even cooking.
- Searing the chicken before baking locks in juices and provides a flavorful crust.
- The mixture of vegetables and bacon adds texture and smoky flavor to complement the chicken.
- Do not skip checking the internal temperature to ensure the chicken is safely cooked.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently to maintain moisture.
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