Creamy Asiago Chicken Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Asiago Chicken, a decadent dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a luscious Asiago cheese sauce. This recipe is perfect for a special dinner or when you’re craving something comforting and delicious.
- Author: reem
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, for depth of flavor)
- 1 cup grated Asiago cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Pat the chicken breasts dry: Use paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Season the chicken: Coat chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Cook the chicken: Brown the chicken in olive oil until cooked through.
- Prepare the sauce: Make a creamy sauce with butter, garlic, cream, broth, mustard, and seasonings.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Simmer chicken in the sauce until heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Finish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
- If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it out with a little more chicken broth.
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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