Description
This Creamy Asiago Chicken recipe features tender boneless chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection and smothered in a rich and luscious Asiago cheese cream sauce with fragrant garlic. It’s a quick and elegant meal perfect for weeknights or dinner guests, delivering comforting flavors in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper. Place them in the hot skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently until it becomes fragrant but not burnt.
- Prepare sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and add the grated Asiago cheese, seasoning the mixture with salt and pepper. Stir continuously until the cheese melts fully and the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts back to the skillet and coat them thoroughly with the creamy Asiago sauce, letting them warm through for a minute.
- Serve: Plate the chicken with sauce and serve immediately while warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Asiago cheese for the best melt and flavor.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, but it will be less rich.
- Cook chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) to ensure it is fully cooked.
- For a thicker sauce, let it simmer a little longer before adding the chicken back in.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables to make a full meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
