Description
Skillet Asiago Chicken with Mushrooms is a rich and creamy dish that combines tender chicken breasts with savory mushrooms in a luscious Asiago cheese sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special gathering, it offers a comforting and elegant flavor profile.
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Sauce:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup sliced mushrooms (button or cremini)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Asiago cheese
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Add chicken breasts to the skillet, cooking for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 3–4 minutes until tender.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Deglaze the Pan: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Make the Sauce: Reduce heat to low, add heavy cream, grated Asiago cheese, and Italian herbs. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Return the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts back into the skillet and let them soak in the sauce for 2–3 minutes.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
Add fresh thyme or rosemary for extra aromatic flavor.
Incorporate steamed broccoli for extra texture and color.
For a citrusy twist, add lemon zest to the sauce.
Feel free to swap Asiago with Gruyère, Parmesan, or sharp cheddar for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 115mg