Description
Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken with Jack Cheese is a comforting dish that combines tender, juicy chicken breasts smothered in a creamy garlic sauce and topped with gooey jack cheese. This recipe is perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner at home. With its rich flavors and satisfying textures, it’s bound to become a favorite at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sear chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, then pour in heavy cream and chicken broth.
- Stir in paprika along with additional salt and pepper as desired. Top each chicken breast with shredded jack cheese.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven, let rest briefly, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 185mg