Description
Creamy Mushroom Asiago Chicken is a quick and comforting dinner featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich, velvety sauce made with Asiago cheese, fresh mushrooms, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish delivers layers of flavor with minimal effort and pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Mushroom Asiago Sauce
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (cremini or button), sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Asiago cheese
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season thoroughly with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through, approximately 5-6 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside to rest.
- Sauté the Mushrooms and Garlic: In the same skillet, add more olive oil if necessary. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until browned and tender, about 6-8 minutes. In the final minute, stir in the minced garlic continuously to release its aroma without burning.
- Create the Creamy Asiago Sauce: Pour the chicken broth into the skillet to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let simmer briefly, then reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and grated Asiago cheese, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth and velvety.
- Combine and Finish Cooking: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the creamy mushroom Asiago sauce over them. Let everything warm through for a couple of minutes so the chicken absorbs the flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
- Use room temperature chicken for even cooking and juicier results.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when sautéing mushrooms to ensure proper caramelization; cook in batches if necessary.
- Grate Asiago cheese fresh for better melting and flavor.
- Simmer the sauce gently on low heat to avoid curdling the dairy.
- Let the chicken rest after cooking to retain its juices and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg