Best Baked Chicken With Asparagus Recipes

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CREAMY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS BAKE



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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. This chicken and asparagus casserole recipe is low carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, and sugar-free. Perfect!

Provided by Kori

Categories     Chicken Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, boneless skinless (cut into 1" pieces)
1 pound asparagus, cut into 1" to 2" pieces then steamed
1/4 cup onion, chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup mayonnaise (I used an avocado oil mayonnaise)
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 cup gouda or swiss cheese, shredded (reserve 1/4 cup parmesan for the top)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (reserve 1/4 cup parmesan for the top)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place asparagus pieces in a microwave-safe dish with 1/4 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 chicken 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 173 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 34 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 49 grams protein, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1026 grams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams unsaturated fat

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS BAKE



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You can greet guests with a taste of springtime when this chicken and asparagus casserole is on the menu. It bakes in just half an hour. People savor the rich cheesy sauce, and it freezes well, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
2 tablespoons chopped pimientos
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
5 to 5-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 package (10 ounces) frozen cut asparagus, thawed
3 tablespoons chopped almonds

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the soup, mushrooms, milk, pimientos, soy sauce, pepper and pepper sauce. Stir in cheese until melted., In a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, layer half of the chicken, asparagus and cheese sauce. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

CHICKEN WITH GARLIC POTATOES AND ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
1 bunch medium asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed and halved
1 pint grape tomatoes
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Put a rimmed baking sheet on the lowest oven rack and preheat to 425 degrees F. Toss the potatoes and garlic cloves with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a bowl; set aside.
  • Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken; cook until browned, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to the hot baking sheet. Scatter the potatoes and garlic around the chicken; reserve the bowl. Bake until the chicken is just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent with foil; leave the potatoes and garlic on the baking sheet.
  • Add the asparagus and tomatoes to the reserved bowl; toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add to the baking sheet with the potatoes. Bake until the vegetables are tender and the tomatoes start to burst, 13 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven; switch the oven to broil. Toss the parmesan, parsley and lemon zest in a small bowl. Nestle the chicken in the vegetables and sprinkle everything with the parmesan mixture. Broil until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.

SAUCY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS



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You won't believe how delicious, yet how easy this chicken asparagus recipe is. We tasted it for the first time when our son's godparents made it for us. Even my grandmother-who's 95 years old-likes to serve this creamy dish for luncheons with friends! -Vicki Schlechter, Davis, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus spears, halved
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • If desired, partially cook asparagus; drain. Place the asparagus in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken in oil on both sides. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange chicken over asparagus. , In a bowl, mix soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice and curry powder; pour over chicken. Cover and bake at 375° for 40 minutes or until the chicken is tender and juices run clear. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591 calories, Fat 44g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 1266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

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