Texas Roadhouse Smothered Jack Chicken (Printable Version)
Juicy chicken with creamy sauce, savory Jack cheese, and herbs for a warm, homestyle dish in 40 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main components
01 -
3 to 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Sauce and garnish
05 -
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
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240 ml low-sodium chicken broth
07 -
120 g sour cream
08 -
120 g shredded Jack cheese
09 -
Chopped green onions, for garnish
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Paprika, for garnish
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Preheat oven to 190°C. Rub olive oil evenly over chicken breasts, and season each with salt and black pepper.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, approximately 5 minutes per side.
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Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic. Pour in chicken broth, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let simmer briefly.
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Reduce heat to medium. Stir in sour cream, mixing until the sauce is smooth. Allow the mixture to bubble gently for about 5 minutes.
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Transfer the chicken breasts into a baking dish if needed. Evenly distribute shredded Jack cheese over each breast and pour the sauce over. Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
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Garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkling of paprika before serving.
# Additional Notes:
01 -
For enhanced flavor, allow the chicken to rest for several minutes before serving to retain juices.