Description
A comforting and creamy casserole featuring tender chicken and bright asparagus in a rich, velvety sauce topped with melted cheese.
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 (or 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. Sauté 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.
Notes
Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes after baking. This helps retain the juices and holds the slices together better.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg