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Close-up of juicy grilled chicken breast with dark char marks and bubbling Monterey Jack cheese. (Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken)
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Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken: The Ultimate Copycat Recipe for a Hearty Dinner

A perfect copycat of the Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken featuring juicy grilled chicken, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and melted Monterey Jack cheese served with creamy mashed potatoes and savory brown gravy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken Components
  • 4 breasts Chicken Breasts Boneless and skinless
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil 15ml
  • 8 oz Button Mushrooms 225g, sliced
  • 2 large Yellow Onions 300g, thinly sliced
  • 1.5 cups Monterey Jack Cheese 170g, shredded
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley 8g, finely chopped
  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes 900g, peeled and cubed
  • 12 oz Green Beans 340g, fresh
  • 2 cups Brown Gravy 480ml, prepared

Equipment

  • 1 Grill Pan or Cast Iron Skillet Used to achieve dark char marks.
  • 1 Sauté Pan For mushrooms and onions.
  • 1 Potato Masher For creamy mashed potatoes.

Method
 

Prepare the Toppings
  1. In a skillet, sauté sliced mushrooms until golden brown. Add onions and cook until translucent and soft.
Grill the Chicken
  1. Season chicken and grill on a high-heat pan for 6-8 minutes per side until dark char marks appear and internal temp is 160°F.
Assemble and Broil
  1. Top chicken with onion/mushroom mix and a heavy layer of Monterey Jack cheese. Broil until bubbly and browned in spots.
  2. Scatter finely chopped fresh parsley over the melted cheese.
Prepare Sides
  1. Mash boiled potatoes with butter/cream. Steam green beans until tender-crisp. Serve chicken with a pool of gravy on the potatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalProtein: 48gFat: 28gFiber: 6g

Notes

Use room temperature cheese for the best melt.
Dry-sear mushrooms first for a meatier texture.
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