Delicious Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken with Turkey Bacon Bliss
A delightful copycat recipe that captures the essence of Texas Roadhouse’s smothered chicken, topped with crispy turkey bacon and a savory sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and top each piece with barbecue sauce, crispy turkey bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in your favorite spices for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Texas Roadhouse, smothered chicken, copycat recipe, chicken with bacon, comfort food