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Smothered Chicken Texas Roadhouse Recipe

Smothered Chicken Texas Roadhouse Recipe
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Smothered Chicken Texas Roadhouse is a comforting Southern-inspired dish featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy mushroom and onion gravy. With simple pantry ingredients and bold flavors, this recipe delivers a hearty, satisfying meal perfect for family dinners or cozy occasions.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Vegetable oil, for searing
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Gravy

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: fresh parsley or thyme, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. Sauté Onions and Mushrooms: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions, mushrooms, and minced garlic. Stir frequently and cook about 7 minutes until onions soften and mushrooms release their moisture, creating a flavorful base.
  3. Make the Gravy: Sprinkle flour evenly over the onion and mushroom mixture and stir continuously for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flavor. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, avoiding lumps, and bring to a simmer until thickened and bubbly. Stir in heavy cream for richness.
  4. Smother the Chicken: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy gravy. Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and let simmer for 10-12 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Final Touches: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth or cream. Serve hot, spooning plenty of smothered onions and mushrooms over each piece of chicken. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

  • Pat chicken dry before cooking for better browning and flavor.
  • Let the chicken rest briefly before serving to keep it juicy.
  • Fresh herbs like thyme or parsley enhance the dish beautifully when added before serving.
  • Gradually add broth to flour mixture to prevent lumps in the gravy.
  • Cook the gravy over medium heat to develop a smooth, rich sauce without burning.
  • Use boneless chicken thighs as an alternative for extra juiciness.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut or cashew cream and butter with olive oil.
  • To make it gluten-free, replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend or cornstarch.

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