Description
Savory Creamy Asiago Chicken showcases Italian cheese and tender poultry in a luxurious sauce. Balanced flavors and simple ingredients create a restaurant-quality meal home cooks can easily prepare.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried basil (optional)
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a hint of spice)
- 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
- Seasoning and Coating: Generously season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then delicately dredge in flour, shaking off any excess to ensure a light, even coverage.
- Searing Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, carefully placing chicken and cooking until golden-brown, approximately 4-5 minutes per side, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F/74°C.
- Flavor Foundation: Remove chicken and reduce heat, quickly sautéing minced garlic to release its aromatic profile, then deglaze the pan with chicken broth to capture all the rich, caramelized bits.
- Sauce Creation: Blend heavy cream, Asiago cheese, thyme, basil, and optional red pepper flakes into the skillet, allowing the sauce to simmer and thicken for 3-4 minutes, developing a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Final Assembly: Return chicken to the skillet, gently coating each piece in the velvety sauce and letting the flavors meld for 2-3 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving over your preferred side dish.
Notes
Optimize Flour Coating: Use a fine-mesh sieve for even, light flour dusting to prevent clumping and achieve crispy, golden exterior without heavy breading.
Temperature Control Matters: Maintain medium-high heat for perfect sear, preventing chicken from burning while creating a beautiful caramelized crust that locks in moisture.
Cheese Melting Technique: Reduce heat when adding Asiago to prevent separation, stirring gently until cheese melts smoothly into the creamy sauce for rich, consistent texture.
Dietary Adaptation Tips: Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for dairy-free version, use gluten-free flour blend for celiac-friendly option, or substitute chicken with tofu for vegetarian alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg