Description
Savor the deliciousness of Texas Roadhouse smothered chicken topped with creamy jack cheese—a simple, comforting dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Rinse and pat dry the chicken, seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic after flipping the chicken; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan.
- Transfer everything to a baking dish and top each chicken breast with jack cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and cheese is bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. - Swap jack cheese for cheddar or add sautéed mushrooms for extra depth. - Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.