Name: Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken with Jack Cheese
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 ½ cups sliced mushrooms; 1 large onion, sliced; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Toppings:

1 ½ cups sliced mushrooms
1 large onion, sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

Step 1:

Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder on both sides.

Step 2:

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 3:

Cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

Step 4:

In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté sliced onions until soft and slightly caramelized.

Step 5:

Add mushrooms and cook until tender and browned.

Step 6:

Return the chicken to the skillet or place in a baking dish.

Step 7:

Top each chicken breast with the sautéed mushrooms and onions.

Step 8:

Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese generously over the top.

Step 9:

Cover and cook for a few minutes (or place in oven at 375°F / 190°C) until the cheese is melted.

Step 10:

Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overcook chicken to keep it juicy
Slice onions evenly for consistent cooking
Use fresh mushrooms for best flavor
Let cheese melt slowly for best texture
Rest chicken before serving