Description
Achieve rich, deeply browned cremini flavor with tender, seared chicken in minutes! This fast skillet technique locks in juiciness. Full nutrition and easy instructions included.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin or pounded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded Asiago cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Step 2: Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their liquid and are nicely browned (about 5-7 minutes). Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan (deglazing). Allow the broth to reduce slightly, then pour in the heavy cream. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Step 4: Reduce the heat to low, then slowly stir in the shredded Asiago cheese until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings (salt/pepper) as needed.
- Step 5: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nesting them gently in the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and allow it to heat through for 1-2 minutes before serving immediately.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, noting that freezing is not recommended for cream-based sauces as they tend to separate upon thawing.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, stirring frequently and adding a small splash of broth or cream if the sauce has thickened too much overnight.
- Pair this rich, savory dish with fluffy white rice or a side of steamed green beans to balance the heavy cream and Asiago cheese.
- For the creamiest sauce possible, always shred the Asiago cheese fresh, as pre-shredded varieties contain anti-caking agents that can lead to a slightly grainy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Chicken breast with creamy mushroom sauce
- Calories: 495
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: *(Note: Daily Value is not established for Trans Fat or Unsaturated Fat)
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Protein: 3g