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Creamy Chicken Bake Recipe with Asparagus

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.
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course chicken recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 543 kcal

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. Stir in the cheese.
  • Pour the mixture over the casserole. 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. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 543kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 49gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 173mgSodium: 1026mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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