Description
Creamy Baked Asiago Chicken: a rich, garlicky, cheesy chicken bake that delivers comforting Italian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup shredded Asiago cheese (plus extra for topping)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly golden. Transfer to the baking dish.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add heavy cream, chicken broth, Asiago cheese, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the baking dish and sprinkle extra Asiago on top.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Best served immediately for a creamy texture and bubbly sauce.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half and reduce cheese slightly.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving to thicken the sauce.
- Pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing, then baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: Approx. 490 per serving
- Sugar: Approximately 2 g
- Sodium: Approximately 480 mg
- Fat: Approximately 34 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: Approximately 38 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 170 mg
Keywords: Creamy Baked Asiago Chicken, Creamy chicken bake, Asiago cheese chicken, garlic chicken bake, Italian chicken bake