Description
Creamy Asiago Chicken brings comfort straight to your dinner table with a rich, cheesy sauce that hugs tender chicken breasts. Weeknight dinners become simple and delicious when this classic dish comes together in less than 30 minutes, making your family smile with each flavorful bite.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded Asiago cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Liquids and Fats:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Coat 4 chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder, massaging the seasonings into your meat thoroughly.
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into hot oil and sear for exactly 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to a separate plate and reduce skillet temperature to medium heat at 325°F. Melt 2 tablespoons butter and quickly add 4 minced garlic cloves, stirring for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth into the skillet, using a wooden spoon to scrape up all caramelized pan drippings. Add 1 cup heavy cream and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, whisking until combined.
- Incorporate 1 cup shredded Asiago and ½ cup grated Parmesan into the sauce, stirring continuously until cheese melts completely and sauce becomes smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating each piece in sauce. Reduce heat to low at 200°F and simmer for 8-10 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes if desired and garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley before serving immediately.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts evenly to ensure uniform cooking and tenderness.
- Grate fresh Asiago cheese for the richest, most authentic flavor compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet to prevent burning and achieve even browning of the chicken and sauce.
- For a lower-carb option, replace flour coating with almond flour or skip breading entirely and simply season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-22 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 464 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 766 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg