Description
Succulent Asiago Chicken delivers a rich Italian-inspired culinary experience that elevates weeknight dining. Melted cheese, tender chicken, and herbal notes create an irresistible blend of comfort and sophistication you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried basil (optional)
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a hint of spice)
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Asiago cheese
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then lightly coat with flour, shaking off any excess.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165F/74C. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Create Sauce: Reduce skillet heat, sauté minced garlic briefly. Deglaze pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Stir in heavy cream, Asiago cheese, thyme, basil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer sauce until it thickens, stirring consistently.
- Combine and Finish: Return chicken to the skillet, coating with sauce and allowing flavors to meld for a few minutes.
- Serve: Plate chicken and sauce, garnishing with fresh parsley or basil. Accompany with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Flour Coating Technique: Shake off excess flour to prevent a heavy, clumpy texture and ensure a light, crispy exterior on the chicken.
- Temperature Control: Maintain medium-high heat for perfect golden-brown searing, avoiding burning or undercooking the chicken’s delicate surface.
- Cheese Melting Wisdom: Add Asiago gradually and stir consistently to prevent clumping, creating a smooth, velvety sauce that coats the chicken evenly.
- Dietary Adaptation: Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a lighter version, use gluten-free flour for a celiac-friendly option, or replace chicken with tofu for a vegetarian alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg