Your New Weeknight Hero: Chicken Mascarpone

Last updated on July 31, 2024

Chicken Mascarpone is a creamy, drool-worthy dish where tender chicken meets rich mascarpone cheese, creating a savory, melt-in-your-mouth experience.

Feast your eyes (and soon-to-be satisfied bellies) on this flavor-packed Chicken Mascarpone recipe! Ready to revolutionize your weeknight dinner game with creamy, dreamy Italian goodness? With step-by-step instructions waiting for you, let’s get saucy and impress even the toughest food critics—your taste buds included!

Chicken Mascarpone

chicken mascarpone

Chicken Mascarpone is a creamy delight that wraps tender chicken in a dreamy sauce of mascarpone cheese, accented with a dash of white wine and fresh herbs. It’s like giving your taste buds a cozy, luxurious hug. This dish strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and simplicity, making it an ideal weeknight wonder or a dazzling dinner party star.

  • Cooking method: Sautéing and simmering
  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking time: 25 minutes
  • Cuisine type: Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Cooking Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Sauté chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes.
  5. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant. (Oh hey, garlic!)
  6. Pour in the white wine, using it to deglaze the skillet. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  7. Add the chicken broth and dried oregano, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  8. Stir in the mascarpone cheese until smooth and creamy.
  9. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, coating them in the sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors mingle.
  10. Plate the chicken and generously spoon the sauce over each piece. Garnish with fresh parsley. Voilà, dinner is ready!

Suggestions

Your pantry looking a bit sparse? Swap chicken breasts for thighs if you’re feeling adventurous. For a burst of color, garnish with sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers. Feel like going the extra mile? Serve over pasta or alongside a heap of garlic mashed potatoes. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you want to bring the heat. Remember, the kitchen’s your playground!