Savory Chicken in a Creamy Asiago Mushroom Sauce
Savor the delicious flavors of Savory Chicken in a Creamy Asiago Mushroom Sauce, a comforting classic that will elevate your weeknight dinners or special occasions. This dish features tender chicken enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce made with Asiago cheese and earthy mushrooms, perfectly complemented by aromatic thyme. Quick to prepare, it combines gourmet appeal with family-friendly satisfaction. Whether served over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread, this versatile recipe is bound to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast
- 2 cups mushrooms (halved)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 ½ cups dry white apple vinegar
- ½ cup seasoned flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup shredded asiago cheese
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts until about ¼ inch thick and cut into smaller pieces.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Dredge chicken in seasoned flour and sauté until golden brown on each side.
- Remove chicken; add mushrooms and garlic to the pan, sautéing until browned.
- Deglaze the pan with white apple vinegar and add bruised thyme.
- Return chicken to the skillet; bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and asiago cheese, cooking over low heat until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg