Description
Tender, juicy chicken breasts smothered in a rich and creamy mushroom-onion gravy, just like your favorite Texas Roadhouse dinner. This comforting skillet dish is perfect for weeknights yet impressive enough for guests.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
4. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add onions and mushrooms and sauté for 7–8 minutes until softened.
5. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Sprinkle in flour and stir to coat the vegetables.
7. Slowly pour in chicken broth while whisking, then add heavy cream. Simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
8. Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over each breast. Simmer 5 more minutes covered.
9. Garnish with parsley and serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
Notes
Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking and juicier results.
For a thicker sauce, let it simmer uncovered an extra 2–3 minutes before returning the chicken.
Add cheese (like mozzarella or Monterey Jack) on top before the final simmer for a melty twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Texas Roadhouse Chicken, Smothered Chicken, Creamy Mushroom Chicken