Can I substitute chicken thighs for breasts?

Absolutely! Just adjust the cooking time a bit—thighs may need a few extra minutes to cook through.

What kind of mushrooms work best?

Cremini or baby bellas add the best flavor, but white button mushrooms will do the trick too.

Can I freeze this dish?

The sauce is cream-based, so it’s best fresh. But leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Mushroom Asiago Chicken in 30 Minutes

Description

Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, this Mushroom Asiago Chicken is your new go-to for easy weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Made in one skillet with tender chicken breasts, earthy mushrooms and a luscious asiago cream sauce, this dish delivers serious comfort with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (about 2 large breasts)

1/2 cup seasoned flour (see below)

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp olive oil (divided)

For the Sauce:

2 cups mushrooms, halved

1 clove garlic, minced

3 sprigs fresh thyme

1 1/2 cups chicken broth

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/3 cup shredded asiago cheese

1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)

1/4 tsp pepper (or to taste)

Seasoned Flour:

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Pound chicken breasts between waxed paper or plastic wrap until 1/4-inch thick. Cut each into 2–3 portions.
Dredge chicken in seasoned flour.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil with butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Sauté chicken for 5 minutes per side until golden. Remove from pan.
Add remaining olive oil. Sauté mushrooms and garlic until browned.
Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits. Add bruised thyme.
Return chicken to skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
Remove chicken again. Stir in cream and asiago cheese. Simmer on low until cheese melts and sauce reduces by half (or thicken with a cornstarch slurry if preferred).
Add chicken back to skillet to warm through. Serve with pasta, couscous, or vegetables, and garnish with thyme.

Notes

Asiago cheese is bold—use less for a milder flavor.
Sauce can be thickened with 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water instead of reducing.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Category: Main Dish
Method: Sauté
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 435 Kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 480 mg
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 32 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg