Make Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken at home! Juicy seasoned chicken topped with mushrooms, onions, and melted cheese in one easy skillet.A One Pan Dinner Recipe Texas Roadhouse Chicken is full of flavor from the onions, seasonings, and button mushrooms that soak up the rich flavors. This is an easy recipe that is pretty darn close to the original Texas Roadhouse version! So you can save yourself a trip to the restaurant and enjoy this dish in the comfort of your own home.Plus, youll probably save a few bucks by making it at home. Frequently Asked Questions:What should I serve with Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken? Mashed Potatoes, Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes, pasta, Green Beans or rice work great with this chicken. You can also add your favorite vegetable and a garden salad. Dont forget the crusty bread or Garlic Bread. I dont like mushrooms, can I leave them out? This really is a meal for mushroom lovers. You can leave them out of the dish if you are not a fan.I dont love mushrooms either, but, I wanted to keep this as close to a copycat recipe to the original one from Texas Roadhouse as possible. If you do choose to omit the mushrooms, youll just end up with cheesy chicken. Can I just buy thin cut chicken breasts? I made these with the two thicker chicken breasts that are cut in half to create 4 thinner chicken breasts. However, I know some grocery stores carry thin cut chicken breasts where the cutting them in half is already done for you. If you see those, theyll work for this and its less work you have to do. Can I make this ahead of time? This dish is best fresh, but you can prep the mushrooms, onions, and chicken ahead of time to make cooking even faster later. How do I store leftovers? Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 45 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave until warmed through. Ingredients Needed: (See Recipe Card Below For The Full Recipe)yellow onion I think you could even dice up some shallots here. That would also give great flavor.butter You can use unsalted or salted.button mushrooms You can use whole button mushrooms, but you can buy them already sliced which is a time saver. Or use your favorite kind of mushroom here. chicken breasts You can use chicken tenders if you would like. Keep in mind theyll cook faster, so keep an eye on them. I talked more about what chicken to use in the FAQ section above.salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika This is my go-to combination seasoning for a lot of chicken recipes. Feel free to play around with this and adjust to your tastes.chicken broth I tend to go wit slow sodium chicken broth these days so I can control the salt a bit better. You can always add salt in but you cant take it out once its in there.monterey jack cheese please feel free to change up the cheese here to what you would like. I think pepper jack cheese would add a nice little kick to the dish.How To Make Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken:To a large skillet over medium heat, add the mushrooms, onion, butter, 1 Tablespoon oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir for about 7-8 minutes or until the mushrooms are softened.Add the garlic. Stir for 1 minute. Add the chicken to the skillet. Season both sides of the chicken with the remaining dried seasonings. Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes.Add the remaining oil.Turn the heat down to low-medium. Flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the juices run clear. You want an internal temperature of 165 F when fully cooked. Add the broth. Scrape the bits off the pan. Spoon some of the sauce, mushrooms, and onions over the chicken. Top the chicken with the cheese. Spoon some more of the sauce, mushrooms, and onions over the chicken. Place the lid on top and turn off the heat to let the cheese melt.Top with fresh parsley. Serve and enjoy.Craving More Recipes?Steakhouse Sweet PotatoesTexas Roadhouse Cinnamon Honey ButterTexas Roadhouse Pot RoastOutback Steakhouse Baked PotatoesBloomin Onion Dip PrintTexas Roadhouse Smothered ChickenEverything you love about the smothered chicken dish you get at Texas Roadhouse with the creamy sauce and mushrooms, but made at home instead.Course Dinner, Main CourseCuisine AmericanPrep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 20 minutes minutesTotal Time 30 minutes minutesServings 4Calories 330kcalAuthor Brandie SkibinskiIngredients teaspoon salt teaspoon black pepper teaspoon onion powder teaspoon garlic powder teaspoon Italian seasoning teaspoon paprika2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved to create 4 thinner chicken breasts (see notes below)2 Tablespoons oil (avocado, olive or vegetable oil, divided use)2 Tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted)2 cups sliced button / baby bella mushrooms cup sliced yellow onion3 garlic cloves, minced cup low-sodium chicken broth1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish, can use dried)InstructionsIn a small bowl combine 1/2 teaspoon salt,, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Stir to combine.Season both sides of the halved chicken breasts with the seasoning. Set aside.To a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 Tablespoon oil, 2 Tablespoons butter, 2 cups sliced button / baby bella mushrooms, 1/2 cup sliced yellow onion and a pinch of salt and pepper to season. Stir for 7-8 minutes or until the mushrooms are softened. Add in 3 garlic cloves, minced. Stir for about 1 minute or until fragrant.Add in the chicken breasts and cook the chicken for about 6-8 minutes. Add in remaining 1 Tablespoon oil. Turn the heat down to low-medium.Flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the juices run clear. You want an internal temperature of 165 F when fully cooked.Add 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth. Scrape the bits off the pan.Spoon some of the sauce, mushrooms, and onions over the chicken. Top the chicken breasts evenly with 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Spoon some more of the sauce, mushrooms, and onions over the chicken.Place the lid on top and turn off the heat to let the cheese melt. Top with 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (if using). Serve and enjoy. NotesPlease refer to my FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.If your grocery store sells thin cut chicken breasts, you can purchase those instead of cutting two larger ones in half. You need 4 thinner cut chicken breasts in total for this recipe.NutritionCalories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 21g | Sodium: 608mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g