Saucy Chicken and Asparagus Bake

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

Chicken breasts bake with asparagus in a creamy sauce with Cheddar cheese for an easy supper.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Saucy Chicken and Asparagus Bake

Ingredients

cooking spray

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

4 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 ½ pounds fresh asparagus

trimmed

1 (10.75 ounce) cancondensed cream of chicken soup

½ cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Spray a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 3

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken breasts until browned turning once about 5 minutes per side. Season chicken with salt and black pepper.

Step 4

Place asparagus into the prepared baking dish; arrange chicken breasts on top.

Step 5

Mix cream of chicken soup mayonnaise and lemon juice in a bowl; pour over the chicken and asparagus.

Step 6

Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbling the chicken is no longer pink inside and the juices run clear about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 8

Uncover the dish and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese; allow to stand until cheese has melted about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Saucy Chicken and Asparagus Bake

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 594.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 35.8g 72%

Carbohydrates: 13.5g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 3.5g 14%

Sugars: 4g

Fat: 45.1g 69%

Saturated Fat: 12.3g 61%

Cholesterol: 107mg 36%

Vitamin A Iu: 1801.6IU 36%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.7mg 121%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 37%

Vitamin C: 10.3mg 17%

Folate: 99.1mcg 25%

Calcium: 268.3mg 27%

Iron: 5.4mg 30%

Magnesium: 54.4mg 19%

Potassium: 563.4mg 16%

Sodium: 1175mg 47%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 30%

Calories From Fat: 405.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.