Description
Mushroom asiago chicken is a skillet dish that balances earthy mushrooms with creamy cheese over juicy chicken. It’s hearty, flavorful, and ready for weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup Asiago cheese, grated
- 2 cups heavy cream
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Generously season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, reaching approximately 375°F.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, searing each side until a golden-brown crust forms and internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 5-6 minutes per side.
- Move the chicken to a clean plate and keep warm.
- Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic to the same skillet, stirring quickly to prevent burning.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms, allowing them to caramelize and release natural moisture, stirring occasionally for 4-5 minutes.
- Stream heavy cream into the skillet, creating a luxurious base and gently simmering until sauce begins to thicken, approximately 3 minutes.
- Gradually sprinkle grated Asiago cheese into the sauce, stirring continuously until completely melted and smooth.
- Carefully return chicken to the skillet, gently coating each piece with the creamy mushroom sauce.
- Finish by scattering freshly chopped parsley over the dish.
- Serve immediately while sauce remains warm and chicken retains its juicy texture.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is pounded evenly to guarantee uniform cooking and prevent dry spots.
- Use fresh, high-quality mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for deeper flavor complexity.
- Consider reducing heavy cream with low-fat alternatives like Greek yogurt or half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Sprinkle additional Asiago cheese on top right before serving to enhance the cheesy richness and create a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 606 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 46 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg