Creamy Chicken Bake Recipe with Asparagus
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Creamy Chicken Bake Recipe with Asparagus. This delightful casserole features tender chicken and fresh asparagus enveloped in a rich, cheesy Dijon and lemon cream sauce, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With its quick preparation time and kid-friendly appeal, this dish is destined to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pound asparagus
- ¼ cup onion
- 8 ounces mushrooms
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1½ cups shredded gouda or Swiss cheese
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Steam asparagus until tender, about 3 minutes; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat, add chicken, and cook until browned, around 6–8 minutes total.
- Remove chicken to a greased casserole dish and top with asparagus.
- Sauté onions and mushrooms in the same skillet until tender.
- Add chicken broth, heavy cream, seasonings, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice; whisk and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Pour sauce over chicken and asparagus; mix in gouda or Swiss cheese.
- Top with remaining cheeses and bake for about 30 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg