Creamy Asiago & Mustard Chicken Skillet with Mushrooms
A rich and flavorful one-pan dinner featuring tender chicken breasts cooked with earthy mushrooms in a creamy Asiago cheese and tangy Dijon mustard sauce. This quick and easy skillet meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners, offering comfort and elegance in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Mushrooms & Aromatics
- 8 oz button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter, plus more as needed
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Asiago cheese
Finishing
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare and Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry, then season both sides generously with salt and black pepper to ensure a flavorful crust when seared.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil and a bit of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside to rest.
- Sauté the Mushrooms and Garlic: In the same skillet, add more butter if needed and toss in the sliced mushrooms. Cook until browned and moisture evaporates, about 6-8 minutes. Add minced garlic in the last minute and sauté until fragrant.
- Make the Creamy Asiago & Mustard Sauce: Lower the heat, stir in Dijon mustard, then add heavy cream and grated Asiago cheese. Stir continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestle them into the sauce. Let simmer together for a couple of minutes so the flavors meld and the chicken warms through.
- Finish with Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley or thyme on top before serving for color and fresh aroma.
Notes
- Use room temperature chicken for even and faster cooking.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan to allow mushrooms to brown properly.
- Grate Asiago fresh for best melting and flavor.
- Control sauce thickness by simmering gently and adding cream gradually.
- Rest the chicken after cooking to retain juices and tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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