Chicken Asparagus Casserole Recipe 🍗🌱

Overview:

Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Chicken Asparagus Casserole, a wholesome dish perfect for any occasion. Bursting with tender chicken, vibrant asparagus, and a medley of savory ingredients, this casserole promises to tantalize your taste buds with each bite. Whether it’s a potluck gathering or a cozy family dinner, this recipe is sure to impress!

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Servings: 12
• Calories per Serving: 232.6
• Rating: 4.5 ⭐️ (based on 3 reviews)

Ingredients:

• 2 red bell peppers
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, divided
• 8 ounces chicken, cooked and shredded
• 2 cups asparagus, chopped
• 10 ounces egg noodles
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 2 eggs

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

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2. Prepare Casserole Dish: Grease a 13×9-inch casserole dish and set it aside.

3. Sauté Vegetables: In a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the red and green bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are crisp-tender and aromatic.

4. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, eggs, ricotta cheese, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Mix until well blended.

5. Add Remaining Ingredients: To the mixture, add the sautéed onion and bell pepper mixture, cooked chicken, chopped asparagus, and egg noodles. Stir well to combine. Season with black pepper to taste.

6. Assemble Casserole: Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared casserole dish.

7. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.

8. Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the center is set and the cheese is bubbly.

9. Rest and Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish as desired.

Recipe Notes:

• For a twist, you can substitute 1/2 pound of fresh asparagus cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
• To cook fresh asparagus, bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the asparagus and cook, covered, for 5 to 8 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain before adding to the casserole.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 232.6
• Fat: 12.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.4g
• Cholesterol: 82mg
• Sodium: 351.8mg
• Carbohydrates: 19.4g
  • Fiber: 1.6g
  • Sugar: 2g
• Protein: 11.9g

Savor the wholesome goodness of this Chicken Asparagus Casserole, a comforting dish that’s bound to become a family favorite!