Description
Creamy Mushroom Asiago Chicken brings comfort straight to your dinner table with a rich, satisfying blend of tender chicken and earthy mushrooms. Melted asiago cheese creates a luxurious sauce that makes this dish a delightful weeknight solution for anyone craving something special without complicated cooking techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 8 ounces (226 grams) sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- ½ cup (50 grams) shredded Asiago cheese
Cooking Liquid and Seasonings:
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Optional Thickeners and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Season 4 chicken breasts with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Sear each chicken breast for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from the pan and set aside. Add 8 oz sliced mushrooms to the same skillet. Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, then stir until mushrooms turn golden and tender, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic to mushrooms. Sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Pour 1 ½ cups chicken broth into the skillet. Scrape pan bottom to release browned bits. Simmer for 5-6 minutes until liquid reduces by one-third.
- Stir in ½ cup heavy cream and ½ cup shredded Asiago cheese. Whisk gently until cheese melts completely and sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Optional: Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water. Stir into sauce to thicken, simmering for 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over each breast. Warm for 2-3 minutes at medium heat.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon chopped parsley over dish. Serve immediately while sauce is hot and creamy.
Notes
- Let the chicken rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking to ensure even heating and juicier meat.
- Toast the asiago cheese briefly under the broiler to enhance its nutty flavor and create a golden-brown crust.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet for the most even heat distribution and to prevent burning the delicate mushroom sauce.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half with low-fat milk and use less cheese, which still maintains the rich flavor profile without excess calories.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-28 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 346 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 448 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 112 mg