Description
This Creamy Asparagus Chicken Casserole is a quick, satisfying meal perfect for busy nights. It combines tender chicken, fresh asparagus, and mushrooms in a rich, velvety sauce, with cheese providing a delightful golden topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1″ pieces)
- 1 pound asparagus (cut into 1″ to 2″ pieces, lightly 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 (avocado oil mayonnaise)
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1½ cups shredded gouda or swiss cheese
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare chicken, asparagus, onion, and mushrooms.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and nearly cooked through. Set aside.
- Sauté onions in the remaining butter until translucent, then add mushrooms and cook until browned.
- Add chicken broth, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer until thickened.
- Whisk in mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
- Return chicken and add asparagus, 1¼ cups gouda/swiss cheese, and ¼ cup parmesan to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For low-carb, use all mushrooms instead of rice.
- Add 2 cups of pre-cooked rice for a richer dish.
- Substitute half of the heavy cream with whole milk for a lighter version.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives for cream and cheese.
- Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 29
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: N/A