Copycat Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken
This Copycat Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken Recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner at home. It’s easy to make and tastes just like the real thing from your favorite restaurant.
We love Texas Roadhouse; it has quickly become one of our favorite restaurants. However, it can be pricey, so we decided to make some copycats of our favorites. Our go-to recipes are this Copycat Texas Roadhouse Chili, Copycat Texas Roadhouse Sangria, and this Copycat Texas Roadhouse Steak Rub.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This recipe is a spot-on imitation of the Texas Roadhouse classic, bringing all the comforting flavors of their smothered chicken straight to your kitchen.
- It’s the perfect balance of tender, juicy chicken topped with savory onions, mushrooms, and melted cheese.
- Whether you’re cooking for a family dinner or hosting friends, this dish will quickly become a favorite!
- Plus, it’s easy to make with simple ingredients, so you can enjoy restaurant-quality food without leaving the house.
🛒Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- chicken breasts
- chicken bouillon
- garlic salt
- butter
- oil
- yellow onion
- sliced mushroom
- cooking wine
- Monterey Jack cheese
🔪 How to Make Copycat Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet. And, season the chicken breasts on both sides.
- Sear the chicken breasts on each side for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and put it on the prepared baking dish.
- Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Add the onions and mushrooms, and sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the cooking wine into the skillet and deglaze it.
- Spread the mushroom and onion mixture on top of the chicken breasts and sprinkle with the shredded cheese.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
🥄 Equipment
This is the list of equipment that you will need to make this copycat Texas Roadhouse recipe.
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- cast iron skillet or heavy bottom skillet
🥫 Storage
Storage – Store leftover chicken in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
Reheating – To reheat, place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, or until heated through. You can also microwave it for a quick meal.
Serve With
These tender chicken breasts go well with just about any of your favorite side dishes. We like to pair them with these Amish Mashed Potatoes, Lemon Butter Green Beans, and these fluffy Homemade Hawaiian Rolls.
💭 Tips
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure your chicken is perfectly cooked. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Want extra juicy chicken? Let it rest for 5 minutes after cooking before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the meat moist and tender.
- Get creative with spices! You can experiment with different seasoning blends to suit your taste preferences.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this copycat Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Absolutely! While Monterey Jack and cheddar are classic options, you can switch it up with mozzarella, provolone, or even pepper jack if you want a bit of spice. Feel free to use your favorite cheese or whatever you have on hand!
Yes, this smothered chicken can be frozen for later! Simply cook the chicken fully, allow it to cool completely, and store it in an airtight container or freezer bag. When you’re ready to enjoy it, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven until warmed through.
🍽 More Copycat Recipes
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🧾Recipe Card
Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken
Equipment
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- cast iron skillet or heavy bottom skillet
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts sliced in half to form fillets
- 2 ½ teaspoons chicken bouillon divided
- 2 teaspoon garlic salt divided
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons oil divided
- 1 ½ onions thinly sliced
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 ½ tablespoons cooking wine
- 2 cups shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season the chicken fillets with most of the chicken bouillon and garlic salt.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil and the butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken fillets for about 3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Add the onions and mushrooms, and sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season with the remaining chicken bouillon and garlic salt.
- Pour in the cooking wine and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Spoon the onion and mushroom mixture evenly over the chicken fillets.
- Sprinkle the shredded Monterrey Jack cheese on top.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve the smothered chicken hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
