Skillet Asiago Chicken and Mushrooms Recipe
This Skillet Asiago Chicken and Mushrooms recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich, creamy Asiago cheese sauce with sautéed mushrooms. Ready in under 30 minutes, this one-pan dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal yet elegant enough for special occasions. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- Mushrooms (sliced)
- Asiago cheese (grated)
- Heavy cream
- Chicken broth
- Garlic (minced)
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Fresh thyme (optional)
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and sauté mushrooms until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in grated Asiago cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme and serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute half the heavy cream with white wine.
- Asiago cheese can be swapped with Parmesan or Gruyère if preferred.
- Serve with pasta or mashed potatoes to make the most of the creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg