Description
Succulent mushroom asiago chicken brings Italian-inspired comfort to weeknight dinners. Creamy sauce and tender chicken create a delightful meal you will savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup Asiago cheese (shredded)
- 2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Generously coat chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning, ensuring even coverage.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into hot skillet, searing for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and set aside, keeping warm.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms to the skillet, cooking until they release moisture and become tender and caramelized.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, stirring continuously to prevent scorching.
- Gradually sprinkle Asiago cheese into the cream, whisking until the sauce becomes smooth and velvety.
- Gently return chicken to the skillet, nestling pieces into the creamy mushroom sauce.
- Simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize and sauce to slightly thicken.
- Plate chicken and spoon generous amounts of mushroom Asiago sauce over the top.
- Optional: Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and herbaceous flavor.
Notes
- Enhance the chicken’s flavor by marinating it for 30 minutes before cooking to infuse more depth and tenderness.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk or Greek yogurt for a lighter, diet-friendly version that still maintains a creamy texture.
- Choose fresh, high-quality mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for a more robust and earthy flavor profile in the sauce.
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked by using a meat thermometer, checking for an internal temperature of 165°F to guarantee food safety and perfect doneness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg