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Cozy Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken Recipe Easy Homemade Mushroom Gravy

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Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy mushroom gravy that comes together in under an hour, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds or 680 grams)
  • ½ cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth, low sodium preferred
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge each breast in the flour, shaking off any excess. (About 5 minutes)
  2. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil. (10-12 minutes)
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they release moisture and start to brown, about 6-7 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute. (10 minutes)
  4. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons of flour over the mushroom and onion mixture. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes to remove raw flour taste. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Bring to a simmer and let thicken about 5 minutes. (7-8 minutes)
  5. Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and dried thyme. Return chicken to skillet, nestle into gravy. Cover and simmer gently for 10-12 minutes or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). (15 minutes)
  6. Taste gravy and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top before serving. (2 minutes)

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut or cashew cream instead of heavy cream and olive oil or dairy-free margarine instead of butter. Avoid overcrowding the pan when searing chicken to ensure a good crust. Add cream at the end to prevent curdling. If gravy is too thick, add broth or cream; if too thin, add a cornstarch slurry gradually.

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Keywords: smothered chicken, mushroom gravy, Texas Roadhouse, easy dinner, comfort food, weeknight meal

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