Savory Mushroom Asiago Chicken Recipe (2024)

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by Cheryl Najafi on Oct 13, 2014 5 comments »

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This one pan mushroom Asiago chicken recipe brought streams of people in from the hallway to our test kitchen. Everyone wanted to know what smelled so good!

Asiago, an Italian cow’s milk cheese, tastes a lot like Parmesan but is a bit sharper. It melts nicely and is really easy to cook with—and even better to eat. The recipe only calls for a ½ cup of shredded Asiago. And while it may not sound like much, the cheese packs a serious punch of flavor.

You can use any type of mushroom that you like! We used a button variety, but cremini works just as perfectly. If you’ve got the budget and are able to hunt them down, morels or trumpet mushrooms are delicious, too.

White wine adds a nice dimension of flavor. Sherry, port or marsala are all good substitutes if you don’t have the vino. And if you happen not to have any of those options, adding a little extra chicken broth will still make everything fantastic.

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Mushroom Asiago Chicken Recipe

If you like Parmesan, you’ll love the slightly stronger and sharper Asiago. Our recipe for mushroom Asiago chicken draws a crowd!

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Ingredients

Yield: 5 -6 servings

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Instructions

  • Cut each chicken breast into cutlets. Lightly season each cutlet on both sides with salt and pepper and dredge in flour, shaking off any excess.

  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt about 2 Tbsp unsalted butter. Add as many cutlets as will fit comfortably into the skillet, but be sure not to overcrowd the pan. Sauté for about 5 minutes until golden brown on the first side, then flip and cook for 1 additional minute. Remove the chicken from the skillet to a plate and cover lightly with foil. Repeat with remaining chicken cutlets.

  • When all of the chicken is cooked and set aside, add remaining butter to the skillet along with the mushrooms and ½ tsp salt. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are golden brown and become softened. Add garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

  • Pour white wine (or ½ cup chicken broth) into the skillet and stir to scrape up anything that is sticking to the bottom of the pan. Once the wine has nearly all evaporated, add ¾ cup chicken broth and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook for 10–15 minutes at a rapid simmer until the liquid is reduced by half.

  • Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in heavy cream. Sprinkle the Asiago cheese over the top of the sauce and stir constantly until the cheese melts. Nestle the chicken back into the skillet and allow it to simmer in the sauce just until the chicken is heated through and the sauce has slightly thickened. Sprinkle with a bit of Parmesan cheese and serve right away, either all by itself, or spooned over pasta or mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

Notes

Be patient with step 4 in the recipe! You'll want to let the sauce cook down until it is reduced by half before adding the chicken back in. This way it is more flavorful and the chicken won't be overwhelmed by too much sauce.

Author: Cheryl Najafi

Course: dinner

Calories: 409kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 121mg, Sodium: 946mg, Potassium: 389mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g

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originally published on Oct 13, 2014 (last updated Jan 1, 2024)

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  1. Kate

    Delicious. Can serve over mashed potatoes, rice or noodles. Also good just by itself served with homemade cornbread or biscuits.

  2. Kristin

    This is one of my favorite things to make, ever! It’s so good! But, this is not a quick meal. When they say be patient for step 4, they mean it! It’s fine! I encourage you to not be in a hurry , maybe enjoy a drink(s) or company , while things are simmering! Definitely my go to for lazy Sundays when I want to spoil myself with a delicious dinner!

  3. Kim McG

    Everyone in my family loves this recipe! I agree to double the sauce then I serve it with orzo pasta and homemade herbed garlic toast. There are never left overs!

  4. Gwenyth Dawson

    My favourite chicken recipe. Changed nothing 👍🏻

  5. Cat

    Really great! We got gluttonous & added bacon, but! we canceled it out with some kale:)
    Will 100% make again. Will also double the sauce recipe proportions to make it extra saucy to serve with pasta. Thank you for this deeelish recipe!

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Savory Mushroom Asiago Chicken Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you make Asiago chicken? ›

Whisk together Asiago cheese, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, wine, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Pour evenly over chicken breasts. Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 40 to 50 minutes.

What goes well with Asiago cheese? ›

It is a brilliant cheese to bake into bread for a cheesy treat or grate over soft pretzels before baking. We also think it works particularly well with chicken dishes. Try pasta with asiago, chicken and a cream sauce or stuff a chicken breast with slices of Asiago and wrap it in pancetta or prosciutto before cooking.

How long to boil chicken of the woods? ›

Make sure you trim off the tough parts, usually where the stem starts to attach to the tree. The outer edges of the mushroom are always the most tender. Wash the mushrooms well. When the water is boiling, add the mushrooms to the pot and boil for 5 minutes.

How to eat chicken of the woods? ›

Chicken of the woods can be incorporated into your favorite mushroom recipes. Try it in a mushroom risotto, throw it into a green bean casserole, or saute it with some butter and garlic as a side dish. Chicken of the woods has a fleshy texture and an almost chickenlike flavor that makes it a great meat substitute.

What gives Asiago cheese its flavor? ›

Asiago Cheese

It's made with cow's milk—either unpasteurized or commercial pasteurized, depending on the brand—which is what gives it that mild flavor.

Does Asiago melt like parmesan? ›

Also, asiago is generally moister than parmesan or, making it a better cheese for melting.

What compliments Asiago cheese? ›

As Parmesan's sweeter cousin, Asiago is known for its subtlety. Lean into that flavor profile with lighter food pairings like vanilla ice cream or crackers. Include some spiced nuts alongside those crackers on your next cheeseboard to add a burst of strong, oppositional flavor.

Is Asiago better than Parmesan? ›

Asiago cheese is slightly more buttery, creamy, and nutty than Parmesan, but it also has a more well-pronounced and noticeable bitterness, especially Asiago Stravecchio. On the other hand, Parmesan tends to be sharper and more robust and has well-expressed fruity and savory notes, as well as distinct earthiness.

What cheese is closest to Asiago? ›

If you can't find aged Asiago cheese, Pecorino Romano or Parmesan are good substitutes. When subbing for fresh asiago, try sliced Swiss or mild white cheddar cheese.

What is the mushroom that tastes like chicken? ›

Some species, especially Laetiporus sulphureus, are commonly known as sulphur shelf, chicken of the woods, the chicken mushroom, or the chicken fungus because it is often described as tasting like and having a texture similar to that of chicken meat.

Do you wash chicken of the woods before cooking? ›

After I remove the mushroom from the tree the next thing I do is remove any pieces that have a ton of dirt on them and rinse them separately before plunging into the whole lot into a sink full of water. This mostly encourages the bugs to come out of the mushroom and does a good general rinse.

How long to boil chicken so it's tender? ›

Bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts: cook for about 30 minutes (That would mean boiling frozen chicken for about 45 minutes), or until 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Skinless, boneless chicken breast halves: cook 12 to 15 minutes. (That means boiling frozen chicken would take 18 to 22 minutes.)

How do you get the bugs out of chicken of the woods? ›

No need to fret. Simply cut out the dirty, unsalvageable parts, pull out the sticks and grass that's tangled within and soak in water, for at least an hour, to get any potential bugs out. Strain, and you're good to go. To finish your preparation, I recommend steaming the mushrooms for approximately 5 minutes to soften.

How healthy is chicken of the woods? ›

Nutritional facts: Chicken of the Woods is a good source of Potassium and Vitamin C. 100g of Chicken of the Woods contains 360 calories, 6g of carbs, 6g of fibre, 21g of protein, 2g of fat, 150mg of potassium, 10% of daily Vitamin C, and 5% of Vitamin A.

What type of mushroom is chicken of the woods? ›

Chicken Of The Woods (Laetiporus sulphureus) is an edible polypore mushroom whose sight, at least when fresh, rarely disappoints its spectator.

How is Asiago made? ›

Asiago is usually made from a mixture of whole and skim milk. They are both heated, then rennet is added (we use microbial rennet at Cello to make our cheeses vegetarian friendly), and the curds are formed. In alignment with traditional Italian Asiago, we also never add lipase, an enzyme often used when making cheese.

What is Asiago sauce made of? ›

Ingredients for ASiago Cheese Sauce

Asiago Cheese – You can't make Asiago sauce without it! 1 wedge will do, =you'll need 4 ounces for this recipe. Heavy Cream – You'll need 3 cups of heavy cream. Fresh Garlic – Usually about 3 cloves, or whatever equals 1 tablespoon of minced garlic.

What is Asiago seasoning? ›

Weber Roasted Garlic Asiago Seasoning is a savory combination of roasted garlic and asiago cheese that adds delicious flavor and creamy, buttery texture to grilled poultry, pork and vegetables.

Is Asiago same as Parmesan? ›

Asiago cheese is closest to Parmesan, but this cheese is actually a bit sweeter. It's a semi-hard yet smooth cheese with a slightly nutty flavor. Asiago offers a mild sharpness that doesn't overwhelm, but rather accents a mellow vegetable or meat dish.

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