Description
Tender chicken breasts in a luscious Asiago cream sauce with garlic and herbs, perfect for a comforting dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup (100g) freshly grated Asiago cheese
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch of paprika
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Pour in 1 cup (240ml) of chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and slowly stir in 1 cup (240ml) of heavy cream, whisking constantly to avoid curdling.
- Add 1 cup (100g) of freshly grated Asiago cheese to the sauce, stirring until melted and smooth. Toss in a handful of chopped fresh parsley and thyme for added flavor.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over each piece. Let everything simmer together for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Serve hot with your choice of side dishes.
Notes
For extra flavor, brine the chicken in salted water for 30 minutes before cooking. Shred Asiago cheese fresh for better melting. If the sauce separates, whisk it vigorously over low heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Protein: 30
Keywords: Asiago chicken, creamy chicken, comfort food, easy dinner, Italian-inspired recipe