Description
This Creamy Asiago Chicken is an easy, restaurant-quality dish featuring juicy chicken breasts smothered in a rich, cheesy Asiago sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve it with pasta, mashed potatoes, or low-carb sides like steamed veggies for a satisfying and versatile dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Creamy Asiago Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Asiago cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken
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- Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel.
- Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear the Chicken
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- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic
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- In the same pan, reduce heat to medium and add the minced garlic.
- Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Make the Asiago Sauce
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- Pour in the chicken broth and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, mixing continuously to create a smooth sauce.
- Add the grated Asiago and Parmesan cheese, stirring until fully melted.
- Mix in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Let the Sauce Thicken
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- Simmer the sauce for 3–4 minutes on low heat, stirring frequently until thickened.
- Return the Chicken to the Pan
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- Place the seared chicken breasts back into the sauce.
- Simmer for 5 more minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve
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- Sprinkle with fresh parsley for added freshness.
- Serve immediately with pasta, mashed potatoes, or low-carb sides like steamed veggies.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Asiago for the best melting and flavor.
- Avoid overcooking chicken use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Adjust sauce thickness by adding more broth if too thick or simmering longer if too thin.
- Make it spicy by adding extra red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: ~450
- Sugar: ~1g
- Sodium: ~600mg
- Fat: ~32g
- Saturated Fat: ~16g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~4g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~38g
- Cholesterol: ~120mg