This cheesy and Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Bake is an easy and VERY tasty casserole dinner! With tender chicken and asparagus in a cheesy dijon and lemon cream sauce - you are gonna love it! This chicken asparagus bake is the perfect high protein, low-carb, sugar-free, gluten-free, keto dinner idea.
Why You'll Love This Chicken Asparagus Casserole
This chicken casserole was a HUGE hit in my house. Who doesn't love melted cheese and cream? Add asparagus and chicken and it's a tasty combination. Add a little dijon and some lemon and it's downright drool-worthy! 🙂
It's an easy casserole. Saute your ingredients in a pan, toss into a baking dish, make your sauce, bake and you're done!
Technically you can make this a one-pan casserole by using an ovenproof skillet and then adding the chicken and asparagus back into the pan. Work the sauce over the chicken then sprinkle with cheese and then bake!
It's low carb, keto, and gluten free. With 26 g fat and only 6 grams net carbs, this creamy skillet dinner is a perfect low carb and keto chicken recipe.
Asparagus Chicken Bake Ingredients
Here's what you'll need to make chicken asparagus bake:
- Butter
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts - cut into bite-sized pieces. you could also use chicken thighs.
- Asparagus - cut into 1" to 2" pieces
- Onion - use yellow or sweet onions
- Mushrooms - white button mushrooms or baby bella mushrooms.
- Chicken Stock or Broth
- Heavy Cream
- Kosher salt
- Ground Black Pepper
- Thyme - use fresh or dried.
- Mayonnaise - use your favorite brand. I used a keto-friendly avocado oil mayonnaise.
- Dijon Mustard
- Lemon Juice
- Gouda or Swiss Cheese - use either one - both are delicious.
- Parmesan Cheese
For exact ingredient quantities, please see the recipe card below!
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How To Make Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Bake
Here's how to make this chicken asparagus bake, be sure to see the recipe card for full instructions.
1. Place asparagus pieces in a microwave-safe dish with ¼ cup of water. Cover and steam for 3 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
2. In a 12" skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts to the pan and cook for 6 minutes. Turn chicken after 3 to 4 minutes or when it begins to brown.
3. Remove chicken and place in a greased baking dish. Top with the steamed asparagus. Cover and keep warm.
4. Add onions and mushrooms to the skillet. Sautee until tender.
5. Add broth, cream, salt, pepper, thyme, dijon, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer. Simmer and reduce until thickened.
6. Add cheeses, then stir until melted. Pour the mixture over the casserole).
7. Top with remaining cheeses. Bake in a 375-degree F oven for 30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the chicken is done.
Chicken and Asparagus Bake Top Tips
- Save a pan! Make chicken asparagus casserole a one-pan casserole by using an ovenproof skillet. Finish the sauce, then add the chicken and asparagus back to the pan. Stir, making sure the sauce is covering the chicken. Top with cheese and then bake.
- If you want more creaminess, add ½ cup sour cream.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
What To Serve with Asparagus and Chicken Casserole
Here are a few ideas for what to serve with your asparagus and chicken bake. I've provided some low-carb keto options as well as non low-carb options - since so many families have mixed dietary needs.
- Roasted or steamed cauliflower. Florets or riced.
- Steamed or air fried broccoli.
- A side salad with a keto-friendly dressing such as blue cheese or thousand island.
- Serve over mashed cauliflower or potatoes, pasta, or rice.
If you love this recipe, you've got to make this chicken cordon bleu or chicken fajita casserole.
How to Store Creamy Chicken Bake
Once the casserole has cooled, place any remaining portions in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The casserole can be frozen for up to 3 months. (Note: Add a little cream to the casserole when reheating to add back moisture, especially after freezing.)
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Creamy Chicken Bake Recipe with Asparagus
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1" pieces)
- 1 pound asparagus (cut into 1" to 2" pieces then steamed)
- ¼ cup onion (chopped)
- 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (I used an avocado oil mayonnaise)
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1½ cups shredded gouda or swiss cheese (reserve ¼ cup parmesan for the top)
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese (reserve ¼ cup parmesan for the top)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place asparagus pieces in a microwave-safe dish with ¼ cup water. Cover and steam for 3 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a 12" skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turn after it starts to turn brown. Continue cooking until done, about 3 to 4 more minutes.
- Remove chicken and place in a greased casserole dish. Top with the steamed asparagus. Cover and keep warm.
- Add onions and mushrooms to the skillet. Sautee until tender.
- Reduce heat to medium and add broth, cream, salt, pepper, thyme, dijon, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Whisk together and bring to a simmer.
- Stirring frequently, cook until sauce is reduced and starts to thicken about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Pour the mixture over the casserole. Stir in cheese.
- Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheeses. Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and chicken is done.
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- VARIATIONS: broccoli can be substituted for asparagus.
- TOP TIPS: Save a pan! Make chicken asparagus bake a one-pan casserole by using an ovenproof skillet. Finish the sauce then add the chicken and asparagus back to the pan. Stir, making sure sauce is covering the chicken. Top with cheese and then bake.
- SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Garnish with fresh parsley or chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Paul
Made this today and followed the recipe exactly. We loved it but next time I won’t precook the asparagus (found it was overcooked) and I found the sauce very runny so next time I will make a rouge with flour and butter after the mushrooms and onion are cooked to make it a bit thicker. Other than these 2 adjustments the flavour was stellar and it was delicious
Brenda Shaw
Making this tonight. Was hoping to watch the video but it’s not working. Wish me luck!
Charlie
I went a little rouge on this recipe. We are short on heavy cream, so I skipped the whole heavy cream mixture portion and used a can of cream of chicken soup instead. I added about a cup of uncooked rice that I let soak for about 15 minutes prior to adding to the dish. So basically I cooked the chicken, asparagus (stemming in microwave is brilliant), mushrooms, onions (adding 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic to the sauté). Then added all of that to the dish with about 1.5 cups of chicken broth, one can of cream of chicken soup (with herbs), 1 cup soaked rice, 1(ish) tablespoon of Italian seasoning. Mixed it up good and cooked for 30 minutes. Then took that out to mix again, topped with French’s fried onions and a bit of fresh shredded Parmesan cheese.
seekinggoodeats
That sounds delicious! I will definitely give it a try next time I make this. 🙂
Wilma Witte
I made this for my daughter and I. We both thought it was delicious even with the changes I made to make it dairy free for her. I used dairy free milk and dairy free cheddar cheese ( I haven't found any other dairy free cheese except mozzarella)
We are definitely making this again.
seekinggoodeats
Thank you, I'm super happy you enjoyed this and that you tried dairy free substitutions. I will make it this way next time! 🙂
KT
I made this tonight and it was delicious! I used a bag of Swiss/Gruyère cheese and added some Ritz crackers and melted butter on top- it was SO good! (Can’t miss with butter, right?😉). I will definitely make this again!
Thank you for a keeper recipe!
seekinggoodeats
That sounds delicious!! Thank you glad you enjoyed it 🙂