Description
Ready to bring the steakhouse experience to your own kitchen? This Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken is a must-try comfort food classic. Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts are bathed in a rich mushroom-onion gravy, creating a soul-satisfying meal in under 40 minutes. Ideal for a quick dinner, a cozy weekend treat, or when you’re craving savory, cheesy, and downright delicious food ideas. Whether you serve it over mashed potatoes or buttery rice, it fits perfectly into your easy dinner, quick weeknight meal, or hearty lunch rotation. Add this easy recipe to your list of go-to chicken dinner ideas!
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, sliced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté sliced onions and mushrooms until caramelized.
4. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
5. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and simmer until the gravy thickens.
6. Stir in heavy cream for a creamy finish.
7. Return chicken to the pan, smother with the gravy, and simmer for 5–7 minutes until fully cooked.
8. (Optional) Top with shredded cheese, cover, and let melt before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, use boneless chicken thighs instead of breasts.
Add a splash of white wine with the broth for an elegant twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with gravy
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: smothered chicken, Texas Roadhouse copycat, comfort food, chicken dinner, quick dinner