Description
Creamy Baked Asiago Chicken is a comforting dish that features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a luscious, cheesy sauce. With the nutty flavor of asiago cheese and aromatic herbs, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this dish guarantees satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated asiago cheese (divided)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, chicken broth, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried herbs, and half of the asiago cheese until well combined.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the creamy mixture over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Sprinkle remaining asiago cheese on top and return to oven for an additional 5 minutes until melted and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 155mg