Description
Creamy asiago chicken and mushrooms deliver a restaurant-quality meal straight from your kitchen. Hearty ingredients blend perfectly for a delicious dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Cheese, Dairy, and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup asiago cheese (grated)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Sprinkle chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side, developing a golden-brown crust and ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a clean plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet. Add sliced mushrooms, sautéing until they release moisture and turn golden brown, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and quickly stir, allowing its aromatic essence to bloom for 30-45 seconds without burning.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, using a wooden spoon to deglaze and lift caramelized remnants from the pan’s surface. Allow liquid to simmer and reduce slightly, 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually whisk grated Asiago cheese into the simmering sauce, creating a smooth, velvety texture that coats the back of a spoon.
- Nestle seared chicken back into the skillet, spooning the luxurious sauce over each piece. Warm through for an additional 2 minutes to marry flavors.
- Finish by scattering fresh chopped parsley or thyme across the dish, serving immediately while sauce remains glossy and hot.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are of uniform thickness by gently pounding them before cooking to promote even searing and prevent dry edges.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption without overcooking.
- Select fresh, firm mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for deeper, richer flavor profile in the sauce.
- Customize the dish by substituting Asiago with other nutty cheeses like Parmesan or Gruyère for varied taste experiences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg