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Creamy Mushroom Asiago Chicken

Creamy Mushroom Asiago Chicken
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Creamy Mushroom Asiago Chicken is a rich and savory weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a luscious sauce made with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and freshly grated Asiago cheese. This comforting dish offers a creamy texture and deep flavor, perfect for family meals or casual gatherings, and can be prepared in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Mushroom Sauce

  • 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream or half & half
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Asiago cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for sautéing mushrooms)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Garnish (Optional)

  • Fresh parsley or thyme, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Sauté the mushrooms and garlic: In the same skillet, add additional butter if needed. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes until they release their juices and turn golden brown. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Build the creamy Asiago sauce: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to loosen browned bits. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually add the freshly grated Asiago cheese, stirring until melted and the sauce thickens to a smooth consistency.
  4. Combine and finish cooking: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy mushroom Asiago sauce. Allow everything to simmer together for 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors and heat the chicken through. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

  • Use room temperature chicken to ensure even cooking and juiciness.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when sautéing mushrooms; cook in batches if necessary to get a good golden brown color.
  • Always grate Asiago cheese fresh for best melt and flavor; pre-shredded cheese may not melt smoothly.
  • Simmer the sauce gently on low heat when adding cream and cheese to prevent curdling.
  • Allow cooked chicken to rest a few minutes before serving to lock in juices.

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