Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Irresistible Creamy Mushroom Asiago Chicken. This delightful dish features tender chicken breasts bathed in a luscious creamy sauce, enriched with earthy mushrooms and nutty Asiago cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it pairs beautifully with garlic mashed potatoes or al dente pasta. Experience a flavor that turns any meal into a celebration with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup freshly grated Asiago cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced mushrooms and minced garlic for 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and thyme; simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Reduce heat to low, add Asiago cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet, simmering on low for an additional 5-10 minutes until heated through and well-coated in sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: For even cooking, pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness before seasoning. Substitute Asiago cheese with Parmesan if desired. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days or frozen for longer storage.