Cheddar Chicken Asparagus Casserole

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This casserole tastes wonderful, even if you don't like asparagus. My family swore that they did not like asparagus but they like this casserole. Serve over rice. This dish can be made ahead and frozen.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9x13-inch casserole

Ingredients

  • 6 cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans asparagus spears, drained

  • ½ cup margarine

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained

  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup

  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese

  • ¾ cup evaporated milk

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers

  • 1 teaspoon flavor enhancer (such as Accent®)

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)

  • ½ cup chopped almonds

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Arrange chicken in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer asparagus over chicken.

  3. Melt margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and mushrooms; cook and stir until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add cream of mushroom soup, Cheddar cheese, evaporated milk, soy sauce, pimento peppers, flavor enhancer, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce; stir until smooth. Pour mixture over asparagus; top with almonds.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

351 Calories
24g Fat
11g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 351
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 1030mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 24g 48%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 219mg 17%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 420mg 9%

* 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.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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