Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy splendor of Cheesy Asiago Chicken Delight, a comforting and quick dish that brings together tender chicken, creamy Asiago sauce, and fresh spinach, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts — 4 (about 1.5 lbs total), cut in half lengthwise for thinner cutlets
- Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
- Yellow onion, finely chopped — 1 small (about ½ cup)
- Garlic, minced — 4 cloves
- Cream cheese, full-fat, softened — 4 oz (half a block)
- Chicken broth (low sodium) — 1 cup
- Milk (whole milk or half-and-half recommended) — ½ cup
- Asiago cheese, freshly grated — 1 cup, plus extra for garnish
- Fresh spinach — 5 oz (about 5 cups packed)
- Italian seasoning — 1 teaspoon
- Salt — ½ teaspoon (or to taste)
- Black pepper — ¼ teaspoon (or to taste)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) — 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, slice them if they’re thick, and season with salt and pepper
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown, then set aside
- Sauté Aromatics: Add chopped onion to the skillet, cook until translucent, then add minced garlic and Italian seasoning
- Build the Sauce: Stir in chicken broth and cream cheese, whisk until smooth, then add milk
- Add Cheese and Spinach: Stir in Asiago cheese until melted, then add spinach until wilted
- Combine and Simmer: Return chicken to the skillet, let simmer for 5-7 minutes to meld flavors
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra cheese, serve immediately
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for the best texture.
Rest the chicken after searing for optimal moisture.
Adjust seasonings according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450-500 kcal
- Sugar: 3-4 g
- Sodium: 700-800 mg
- Fat: 25-30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15-18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8-10 g
- Fiber: 1-2 g
- Protein: 45-50 g
- Cholesterol: 140-160 mg