Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Creamy Asiago Chicken recipe that features tender chicken breasts smothered in a velvety Asiago cheese sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup freshly grated Asiago cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness, season with salt and pepper.
- Cook Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, add chicken broth, heavy cream, Asiago cheese, seasonings. Simmer until smooth.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over each piece. Simmer briefly.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
- For a lighter option, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, though the sauce will be less rich.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
