Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this flavorful Creamy Asiago Chicken recipe. Tender chicken breasts smothered in a silky Asiago cheese sauce, seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs, make for a satisfying and decadent meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup grated Asiago cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, then add cream, broth, Asiago cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, simmer briefly, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Delicious over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.
- Enhance with sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
