Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken with Jack Cheese
A savory and creamy chicken dish topped with gooey Jack cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions and paprika for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, then season them generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and simmer while scraping up the brown bits from the pan.
- Stir in the sour cream and mix until combined, allowing to bubble for about 5 minutes.
- Top each chicken breast with shredded Jack cheese and place in the oven.
- Bake for around 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and paprika before serving.
Notes
Substitute chicken with turkey or tofu for a vegetarian option. For added flavor, marinate the chicken ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg