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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken

Juicy chicken breasts smothered in a rich creamy mushroom sauce, melted Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon. A one-skillet copycat recipe ready in 35 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 780

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 6-8 oz each, pounded to even 1-inch thickness
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 1 cup baby bella mushrooms sliced
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese freshly shredded
  • 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese freshly shredded
  • 2 green onions chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Paper towels
  • Lid for skillet

Method
 

  1. Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the chicken and cook for 7-8 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from the skillet and let rest on a plate.
  2. In the same skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble once cooled. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease.
  3. Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté in the remaining bacon grease for about 5 minutes until golden brown around the edges and most of the liquid has evaporated.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then add the garlic powder. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and reduces by about one-third.
  5. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and divide both shredded cheeses evenly over each piece. Spoon the creamy mushroom sauce over the cheese-topped chicken and cover with a lid. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly. Garnish with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions before serving hot.

Notes

Pound chicken to an even thickness before cooking for the juiciest results. Shred cheese fresh from the block for the best melt. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days and taste even better the next day.