Description
A cozy, creamy chicken dish featuring juicy chicken breasts and a tangy Asiago sauce with earthy mushrooms.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 to 2 lbs total)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (thinly sliced)
- 1 large shallot (finely minced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Asiago cheese (firm variety, plus more for garnish)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional for extra depth)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional for a subtle kick)
- Fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to even thickness.
- Pat dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Clean and slice mushrooms.
- Mince shallot and garlic.
- Heat skillet, add olive oil and butter, then sear chicken for 4-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let chicken rest.
- In the same skillet, add butter and oil, sauté mushrooms until tender.
- Push mushrooms aside, cook shallots until translucent, then add garlic.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan until reduced.
- Add cream, thyme, and red pepper flakes; simmer until thickened.
- Stir in grated Asiago and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Slice or leave chicken whole, return to skillet and coat with sauce.
- Serve garnished with parsley and extra cheese.
Notes
Rest the chicken after cooking for juicier results. Use freshly grated cheese for the best melting texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy chicken, Asiago, mushroom, weeknight dinner