Description
Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken is a comforting, indulgent dish featuring tender chicken breasts bathed in a creamy sauce, topped with crispy bacon and gooey cheddar cheese. This recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal that will impress family and friends alike. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and leave grease in the pan.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- In a bowl, mix heavy cream, chicken broth, soy sauce, paprika, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken breasts in the baking dish. Top with cooked bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg