Description
Craving something creamy, comforting, and full of flavor? This Creamy Mushroom Asiago Chicken is your new go-to for an elegant yet easy dinner idea. Perfect for quick weeknights or cozy weekend meals, this dish features seared chicken breasts smothered in a velvety garlic-mushroom-Asiago sauce. It’s rich, savory, and incredibly satisfying. Pair it with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up every bit of the creamy goodness. This easy recipe fits right in with your favorite dinner ideas and comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup freshly grated Asiago cheese
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 5–6 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add butter and mushrooms. Cook 6–8 minutes until caramelized. Add garlic and thyme and cook 30 seconds.
4. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan. Stir in heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
5. Reduce heat to low and whisk in Asiago cheese until smooth. Simmer until slightly thickened.
6. Return chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce over top, cover, and simmer 5–7 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temp).
7. Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated Asiago cheese for the smoothest sauce.
Do not rush the chicken sear — golden color builds deep flavor.
If the sauce thickens too much, loosen it with a splash of broth or cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 145mg