Description
A rich and comforting baked chicken dish with a creamy Asiago cheese sauce that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 cup light mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- ½ cup shredded asiago cheese, plus ¼ cup extra for topping
- 1½ teaspoons seasoning salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (about 100 g)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil, mushrooms, and minced garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes until mushrooms soften.
- In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, ½ cup asiago cheese, seasoning salt, garlic powder, and Dijon mustard. Stir in heavy cream until smooth.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet with mushrooms and simmer gently until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over each breast. Sprinkle with remaining asiago cheese.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken reaches 74 °C (165 °F).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Spoon extra sauce over chicken when serving.
Notes
- Substitute Parmesan or Pecorino Romano if Asiago is unavailable.
- Greek yogurt can be used for a tangier, lighter option.
- Chicken thighs may be used instead of breasts—adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days and reheat gently with a splash of cream or milk.
- For added veggies, stir in spinach or sun-dried tomatoes before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
