Description
Creamy Mushroom Asiago Chicken is a delectable dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, velvety sauce featuring earthy mushrooms and nutty Asiago cheese. This comforting recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, adding an elegant touch to your dinner table. With straightforward instructions and simple ingredients, you’ll create a memorable meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Serve it over pasta or rice to soak up the delicious flavors and enjoy a satisfying dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (cremini or button), sliced
- 1 cup shredded aged Asiago cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté the chicken until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed, then sauté garlic and mushrooms until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, soy sauce, and thyme; stir well.
- Add shredded Asiago cheese until melted and combined into the sauce.
- Return the chicken to the skillet with the sauce, transfer everything to your baking dish, and bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 130mg