Description
Chicken and Asparagus Casserole brings pure comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Creamy, cheesy goodness combines tender chicken and fresh asparagus for a simple weeknight meal that feels like a warm hug.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1 (8-ounce) package medium egg noodles, cooked
- ½ pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 (8-ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 handfuls baby spinach leaves
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 green onions, green parts only, sliced
Seasoning and Liquid Ingredients:
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 (8-ounce) carton whipping cream
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Melt ¼ cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms and ½ cup diced onion for exactly 5 minutes.
- Add ½ pound trimmed asparagus pieces to the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Dust ¼ cup flour over the vegetables, stirring to coat completely. Gradually pour in 3 cups chicken broth, then stir in 8 ounces of whipping cream.
- Simmer the sauce for 3-5 minutes until it thickens. Blend in 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese.
- Toss 2 handfuls of baby spinach, 2 sliced green onion tops, 2 ½ cups chopped chicken, and 8 ounces cooked egg noodles into the sauce.
- Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish. Scatter remaining ¼ cup Parmesan cheese across the top.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until the casserole bubbles and develops a golden surface.
- Allow the casserole to rest 5 minutes before serving to help it set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Check asparagus freshness by selecting bright green, firm stalks with tight tips, which guarantees crisp texture and best flavor.
- Swap chicken for tofu or white fish to create vegetarian or alternative protein versions that maintain the casserole’s creamy consistency.
- Season vegetables carefully during sautéing to build deep flavor before combining with other ingredients, enhancing the overall taste profile.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and prevent the dish from becoming too salty, especially when adding Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 13 minutes
- Cook Time: 28-33 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg