Saucy Chicken And Asparagus Bake

Ingredients

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• spray a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• 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.
• place asparagus into the prepared baking dish; arrange chicken breasts on top.
• mix cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a bowl; pour over the chicken and asparagus.
• cover the dish with aluminum foil.
• 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).
• uncover the dish and sprinkle with cheddar cheese; allow to stand until cheese has melted, about 5 minutes, before serving.