Alice Springs Chicken (Copycat Outback Steakhouse)

Love copycat recipes? This Alice Springs Chicken is an easy one-skillet meal the whole family will love. It consists of chicken breasts topped with honey mustard, sautéed mushrooms, crispy bacon, and melted cheese.

I love copycat recipes; I always have and always will. It saves me money from having to go out to a restaurant to get my favorite meal, and this Alice Springs Chicken has been on our table more times than I can recall.

So, if I can make it at home, the better! This Outback Steakhouse copycat recipe is one of my favorites. We make it all the time, and everyone absolutely loves it.

It is an easy recipe with no odd ingredients, and it makes the perfect dinner time or lunch meal, depending on your hunger.

Chicken has always been one of my favorite meats to cook, so this recipe has served our family well; we like to keep it in our rotation as much as possible.

You can’t go wrong with easy dinner recipes, and I make them more often than complicated dishes. Honey mustard chicken is a favorite in our house.

This dish has all of my favorite things – bacon and cheese!!!

I am a huge Outback Steakhouse Fan and this is one of their most popular menu items, so you know I had to try my hand at making it myself. This Alice Springs Chicken sure hits it out of the park.

1. Minimal and simple ingredients make this recipe easy to throw together.
2. We made it a full meal by adding Brussels sprouts and bacon to the pan!
3. This can be doubled to have more servings for more people.

• Bacon 
• Boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper
• Garlic powder
• Baby Bella mushrooms
• Brussel sprouts fresh or frozen
• Unsalted butter
• Honey mustard
•  Colby Jack cheese, shredded

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1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.
2. Add the bacon to a 12-inch large skillet over medium heat and cook bacon until crispy. Drain the bacon, reserving the bacon grease in the pan. Set the bacon aside for later.
3. Season the chicken on both sides with half of the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
4. Over medium heat in the same pan with the bacon fat, sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown; they do not have to cook through—about 7-10 minutes total time. Set the chicken on a pan and set aside.
5. Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and saute until cooked through; they will be slightly golden brown but not mushy. Take them out of the pan, and set aside.4
6. Finally, add the Brussel sprouts to the pan and toss in the remaining fat. Add the butter and toss to coat—season with the remaining salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. Let sear until golden brown, about 5 minutes, tossing occasionally.

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1. Place chicken back into the pan on top of the Brussel sprouts, and place the whole pan into the preheated oven. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°, about 20-25 minutes.
2. Smear the honey mustard on top of the chicken. Add the sauteed mushrooms, half of the crisp bacon, and the cheese to the chicken.
3. Sprinkle the remaining bacon over the Brussel sprouts and place back in the oven for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted.

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WHAT IS OUTBACK ALICE SPRINGS CHICKEN?

This is a copycat recipe from an Outback Steakhouse restaurant: chicken breast topped with honey mustard, mushrooms, bacon, and lots of melty cheese!

This is one of my favorite chicken dishes.

My version includes Brussel sprouts made all in one pan for a full meal. 

I love meals where you only have to dirty one pan, and those are the best.

Yes, this is an Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken copycat recipe, but I added Brussels sprouts with bacon straight in the pan to make it a full meal.

IS THIS LOW CARB?

Due to the honey mustard sauce, it is not considered low carb.

However, eliminating that ingredient will then make it low-carb.

You can use that option unless you can find a special low-carb version of honey mustard sauce.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH THIS DISH?

I love just having a large helping of the Brussel sprouts with this dish. If you are looking for more side items, I would suggest:

• Homemade French Fries
• Fried Mac and Cheese
• Jalapeno Cornbread

And for dessert (because, why not?!):

•  Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies
• Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
• Burnt Almond Torte Cake Recipe

ANY ADDITIONS?

You better believe this delicious chicken recipe can get even better!

Here are some extras to make this Outback Alice Springs chicken a hit next time:

• Olive Oil: Sauté the savory mushrooms in a splash of olive oil in a cast iron skillet for a richer taste in this juicy chicken breasts dish.
• Lemon Juice: Add a squeeze of lemon juice over the marinated chicken for a fresh, zesty twist that pairs great with the honey mustard marinade.
• Slices of Bacon: Toss on extra slices of bacon or pieces of bacon for more crispy goodness—because bacon is the best part of this easy dinner recipe.
• Baked Potato: Serve with a baked potato or potato wedges on the side for a hearty great way to round out this outback Steakhouse favorite.
• Dijon Mustard: Mix a teaspoon of Dijon mustard into the homemade honey mustard for a bolder, tangy honey mustard sauce vibe.
• Air Fryer Crunch: Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the cheese melts and finish in an air fryer for 5 minutes at 400°F for a crispy top.
• Extra Honey Mustard: Drizzle some homemade honey mustard or store-bought honey mustard over the tender chicken breast before adding the Monterey Jack cheese fora tangy kick and much flavor that makes this Outback copycat Alice Springs chicken irresistible.

ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?

Switch things up with this Outback Alice Springs chicken!

Let me know your ideas—I love hearing what you tried last night or plan for next time:

• Yellow Mustard for Honey Mustard: Swap the honey mustard dressing with yellow mustard mixed with a bit of honey for a simpler, tangy take on this great thing.
• Turkey Bacon for Bacon: Use turkey bacon instead of regular slices of bacon for a lighter option that still crisps up on medium-high heat.
• Dairy-Free Cheese: Replace Monterey Jack cheese with a dairy-free alternative for those on a medically restrictive diet, keeping the cheese melts magic alive.
• Saute Mushrooms with Clean Mushrooms: If you’re out of fresh savory mushrooms, use canned clean mushrooms—just drain and sauté in olive oil for 10-15 minutes.
• Barbecue Sauce: Sub the extra honey mustard with barbecue sauce for a smoky twist that pairs with the juicy chicken breasts and slices of bacon.
• Instant Pot for F Oven: Cook the chicken cook in an Instant Pot (15 minutes on high pressure) instead of a 350°F oven to save time on this easy dinner recipe.
• Dipping Sauce: Serve with a side of homemade honey mustard or ranch as a dipping sauce instead of topping the chicken—perfect for side dishes like fries.

This needs to be refrigerated so if you have any leftovers from making more or from this recipe place them in an airtight container and they will last up to 3-4 days.

This can also be frozen, you can make the chicken as prepared and it will freeze in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

Let defrost in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave or low setting in the oven until heated.

Want a fun and delicious copycat recipe the entire family will love and that will save you money on outings?

Then you need to try my Alice Springs Chicken—it’s simply a wonderful recipe!

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