Description
Discover how to make Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken with Jack Cheese, a savory dish featuring tender chicken smothered in melted cheese. Perfect for any meal!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2- 2 lb (907 g). boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 medium-large chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) italian dressing
- 1 tbsp (15 ml). avocado oil or other neutral, high heat oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml). butter
- 10 oz (283 g). cremini mushrooms sliced
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) yellow onion sliced
- 2 tbsp (30 ml). water approximately
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml). white pepper
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml). black pepper
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml). onion powder
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml). garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp (3 ml). salt
- 2 oz (57 g). Monterey Jack cheese sliced
Instructions
- Set the chicken breasts on a plate or cutting board. Use a jacquard tool or fork to puncture the meat in several places. If using a fork, stab each side of the chicken breast 10 to 15 times. Transfer the chicken to a dish or a large resealable bag.
- Wash your hands thoroughly. Pour the Italian dressing over the chicken to coat it evenly. Refrigerate the chicken.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for a period ranging from 2 to 24 hours, depending on how much time you have. The longer it marinates, the more flavorful it will become.
- Once marinating is complete, it’s time to cook!
- Set your oven to preheat at 400 degrees F.
- Place a cast iron skillet on the stove and heat it over medium-high. Pour oil into the pan, then carefully add the chicken breasts. Cook them for about 5 minutes without moving them, allowing a rich brown color to develop. Turn them over and repeat on the other side. Transfer them to a clean plate.
- Lower the heat to medium and add butter to the pan. Toss in the sliced mushrooms and onions, sautéing them until they’re soft and aromatic, which should take about 5-7 minutes. Add water and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to incorporate their flavor.
- Stir in the spices. Push the mushroom and onion mixture to one side of the skillet and return the chicken breasts to the pan. Spoon the mushroom-onion mixture over the chicken, dividing it evenly.
- Cover the chicken with slices of cheese and place the skillet in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 10 minutes, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and starting to brown.
Notes
- Puncture chicken breasts with a fork for better marinade absorptionnSauté mushrooms and onions until golden and fragrant before adding waternLet cheese fully melt over chicken in the oven for a creamy texture contrast
