Description
Skillet Asiago chicken and mushrooms bring creamy Italian comfort to weeknight dinners. Savory chicken and earthy mushrooms create a rich, cheesy experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) Asiago cheese, grated
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Other:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken breasts with a blend of salt, pepper, and fragrant thyme, ensuring even seasoning.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling surface for perfect searing.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, cooking approximately 5-7 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust develops and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate, keeping warm and preserving its juiciness.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and introduce sliced mushrooms, allowing them to caramelize and develop rich, deep flavors for 4-5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the mushrooms, stirring continuously for about one minute to release its aromatic essence without burning.
- Stream chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, whisking gently to create a harmonious sauce that gradually thickens over 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle grated Asiago cheese into the simmering sauce, stirring until completely melted and achieving a silky, smooth consistency.
- Gently return chicken breasts to the skillet, coating them luxuriously with the creamy Asiago sauce and warming through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Finish the dish by scattering freshly chopped parsley on top for a burst of color and fresh herbaceous flavor, then serve immediately with your preferred accompaniment.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are pounded to an even thickness for consistent cooking and preventing dry edges.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption without overcooking.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt for a lighter, lower-calorie version of the sauce.
- Select fresh, firm mushrooms and slice them uniformly to guarantee even browning and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 464 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg