Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken
A delightful recreation of the Texas Roadhouse classic, this smothered chicken is topped with sautéed vegetables, crumbled turkey bacon, and drizzled with ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup cooked crumbled turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1 inch.
- Season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Sear the chicken in a large skillet with olive oil for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Sauté the sliced mushrooms, diced green bell pepper, and diced onion in the same skillet for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the crumbled turkey bacon and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble the dish by placing the seared chicken in a baking dish and topping with the sautéed vegetable mixture.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and drizzle with ranch dressing over the top.
- Bake covered with foil for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Notes
Pair with mashed potatoes or a fresh salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg