Description
Irresistible Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken with Jack Cheese: The Ultimate 7-Step Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper on both sides.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and cook until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Place the seared chicken back in the skillet with the onions. Drizzle the barbecue sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon on top of the chicken.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow the dish to rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute the barbecue sauce with your favorite flavor. <li.Add vegetables like bell peppers for extra flavor. <li.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg