Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken with Jack Cheese
This Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken with Jack Cheese recipe features juicy chicken breasts smothered in melted Jack cheese and a creamy sauce, topped with green onions and paprika. It’s a flavorful and comforting dish that is sure to satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- chopped green onions and paprika for topping
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in sour cream and Jack cheese until melted and smooth.
- Smother the chicken: Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Cook for a few more minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Sprinkle with green onions and paprika before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding your favorite herbs or spices to the sauce.
- For a lighter option, you can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg