Creamy Chicken Bake Recipe with Asparagus
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Creamy Chicken Bake Recipe with Asparagus. This comforting casserole features tender chicken pieces and vibrant asparagus enveloped in a luscious cheesy Dijon and lemon cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, this dish combines rich tastes and textures that are sure to please everyone at the table. With quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, you can easily tailor it to your preferences while still delivering a warm, satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately six people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (avocado oil mayonnaise recommended)
- 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 for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a microwave-safe dish, steam asparagus with water covered for about 3 minutes until tender, then drain.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken and brown for approximately 6–8 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it into a greased casserole dish; layer with steamed asparagus.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and mushrooms until tender.
- Reduce heat to medium and whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, seasonings, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice in the skillet; bring to a simmer.
- Cook until the sauce thickens slightly (about 8–10 minutes).
- Pour the sauce over chicken and asparagus; stir in shredded cheeses until combined.
- Sprinkle remaining cheeses on top and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg