Description
Savory mushroom asiago chicken elevates weeknight dinners with rich, creamy flavors that dance across your palate. Cheese-coated chicken breasts nestled with earthy mushrooms deliver a luxurious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Asiago cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, creating a sizzling surface for cooking chicken.
- Generously season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until achieving a golden-brown exterior on both surfaces. Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate.
- Using the same skillet, introduce minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, sautéing until they become tender and release their aromatic essence. Sprinkle dried thyme for additional depth of flavor.
- Gently pour heavy cream into the skillet, stirring to integrate the mushroom and garlic mixture, creating a rich base sauce.
- Allow the cream to reach a gentle simmer, then gradually incorporate shredded Asiago cheese, whisking until the cheese melts completely and transforms the sauce into a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Carefully return the seared chicken to the skillet, coating each piece generously with the luxurious mushroom-Asiago sauce.
- Reduce heat and let the chicken simmer for approximately 10 minutes, ensuring it reaches full doneness and absorbs the surrounding flavors.
- Finish the dish by delicately scattering fresh parsley across the top, adding a vibrant touch of color and fresh herbaceous note before serving.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for deeper flavor complexity and richer texture.
- Slice mushrooms uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent sauce distribution across the dish.
- Pat chicken breasts dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Opt for low-fat alternatives like half-and-half or milk if wanting a lighter version of the creamy sauce without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg