Creamy Asiago Chicken Recipe
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this flavorful Creamy Asiago Chicken recipe. Tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection in a luscious Asiago cheese sauce, finished with a hint of fresh parsley for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 cup grated Asiago cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry: Use paper towels to remove excess moisture for better browning.
- Season the chicken: Coat with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil: In a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken: Brown each side for 5-6 minutes until cooked through.
- Set chicken aside: Transfer to a plate.
- Sauté garlic: In melted butter until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan: With chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
- Add cream and seasonings: Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, salt, peppers, and Italian seasoning.
- Melt Asiago cheese: Gradually into the sauce until smooth.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return chicken to skillet, simmer until heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Finish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Dijon mustard adds depth to the sauce but can be omitted if preferred.
- Adjust the seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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