Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken with Jack Cheese
If you’re craving a comforting yet indulgent meal, look no further than Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken with Jack Cheese. This creamy dish showcases tender chicken breasts enveloped in a luscious garlic-infused sauce and topped with melted jack cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and will leave everyone at the table satisfied. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a delightful meal that feels like a warm hug on a plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh garlic
- Shredded jack cheese
- Heavy cream
- Unsalted butter
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Paprika
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Sear seasoned chicken breasts for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and paprika, stirring for about a minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and low-sodium chicken broth, simmering gently while scraping up any brown bits from the skillet.
- Top each chicken breast with shredded jack cheese and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (180g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg