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Creamy Mushroom Asiago Chicken

Creamy Mushroom Asiago Chicken
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Creamy Mushroom Asiago Chicken is a comforting and elegant dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich, velvety sauce made with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, onions, and nutty Asiago cheese blended into heavy cream. This quick and easy one-pan recipe combines bold, savory flavors and creamy textures, perfect for a weeknight dinner or impressing guests with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 1 cup cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Dairy & Fats

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Asiago cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Herbs & Seasonings

  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley or thyme, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper to ensure a flavorful crust develops during searing.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and mostly cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  3. Sauté Onions and Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and begin to brown, deepening the flavor base.
  4. Make the Creamy Asiago Sauce: Lower the heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring to deglaze the pan and incorporate all browned bits. Gradually add the grated Asiago cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes creamy. Allow the sauce to thicken a bit, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Combine Chicken with Sauce: Nestle the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet with the sauce. Simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through and the flavors meld together beautifully.
  6. Finish with Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley or thyme over the top of the dish for a pop of color and fresh herbal brightness. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Let chicken come to room temperature before cooking for even doneness.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when searing to maintain a crisp crust; sear in batches if needed.
  • Use freshly grated Asiago cheese for best melting quality and flavor.
  • Adjust sauce thickness by reducing cream or adding cream cheese.
  • Let the chicken rest in the sauce off heat before serving to lock in juices.

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