Description
Savory Chicken in a Creamy Asiago Mushroom Sauce is a delightful dish that brings warmth and comfort to your table. With succulent chicken nestled in a rich, velvety sauce infused with earthy mushrooms and nutty Asiago cheese, this recipe is perfect for any gathering—whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or a festive celebration. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, it’s sure to delight even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Asiago cheese
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; finely chop garlic and slice mushrooms.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic and mushrooms until tender (about 4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a simmer for 3-4 minutes. Whisk in heavy cream and stir until smooth, then add grated Asiago cheese until melted.
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with extra sauce drizzled over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 180mg