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Keto Friendly Lemon Garlic Chicken with Asparagus Bake

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This keto lemon chicken and asparagus casserole features tender chicken in a cheesy dijon cream sauce. Easy, low-carb, and delicious!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: chicken recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 543

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1" pieces)
  • 1 pound asparagus (cut into 1" to 2" pieces then steamed)
  • ¼ cup onion (chopped)
  • 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise (I used an avocado oil mayonnaise)
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • cups shredded gouda or swiss cheese (reserve ¼ cup parmesan for the top)
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese (reserve ¼ cup parmesan for the top)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Place the asparagus in a microwave-safe dish with 1/4 cup of water, cover, and steam for 3 minutes or until tender, then drain and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, add the chicken, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
  4. Transfer the chicken to a greased casserole dish, top with the steamed asparagus, and cover to keep warm.
  5. Add onions and mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until tender.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium, add broth, cream, salt, pepper, thyme, Dijon, mayonnaise, and lemon juice, then whisk and bring to a simmer.
  7. Cook the sauce for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently until reduced and thickened, then stir in the cheese.
  8. Pour the mixture over the casserole, sprinkle with the remaining cheeses, and bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and the chicken is done.

Nutrition

Calories: 543kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 49gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 173mgSodium: 1026mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

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  • VARIATIONS: broccoli can be substituted for asparagus.
  • TOP TIPS: Save a pan! Make chicken asparagus bake a one-pan casserole by using an ovenproof skillet. Finish the sauce then add the chicken and asparagus back to the pan. Stir, making sure sauce is covering the chicken. Top with cheese and then bake.  
  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Garnish with fresh parsley or chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.