Saucy Chicken and Asparagus Bake

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

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 595 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• cooking spray
• 1 ½ pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed

Recipe Instructions

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.