Description
Creamy Asiago Chicken is a decadent and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich, cheesy cream sauce. This easy stovetop recipe is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Cream Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup grated Asiago cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season and Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Cream Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter. Add cream, broth, seasoning, and cheeses. Simmer until smooth.
- Finish the Dish: Return chicken to the sauce, simmer briefly. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- Enhance with sautéed spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 830 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
