Description
Mushroom Asiago Chicken features seared chicken breasts topped with a creamy, cheesy mushroom sauce made with Asiago cheese and fresh herbs. It’s a comforting yet elegant dish perfect for weeknights or dinner parties.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
8 oz mushrooms (cremini, button, or mixed), sliced
1 small shallot or onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
3/4 cup grated Asiago cheese
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or rosemary (or 1/4 tsp dried)
Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat half the oil or butter over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
- Add remaining oil or butter to the skillet. Sauté shallot for 2–3 minutes, add garlic and mushrooms, and cook until mushrooms brown, about 5 minutes.
- Deglaze with wine or broth, scraping the pan. Simmer 1–2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Lower heat, stir in cream and herbs, and whisk in Asiago cheese until melted and smooth. Avoid boiling.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer 2–3 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve warm with extra sauce spooned over top and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Use wild mushrooms for richer flavor.
Swap Asiago with Parmesan or Gruyère for a different taste.
Don’t boil the cream after adding cheese to avoid curdling.
Add baby spinach or peas near the end for extra veggies.
Pair with pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
