Chicken Asparagus Casserole

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This chicken and asparagus casserole with noodles is great to make in the spring when asparagus first comes in and you can get it fresh. Add salsa to the sour cream mixture if you like a spicier dish.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles

  • 1 ⅓ tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 cup chopped, cooked chicken meat

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • 1 cup chicken stock

  • 1 ½ cups sour cream

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

  • 8 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.

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  2. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well.

  3. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add cooked chicken, red bell pepper, celery, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in sour cream and oregano.

    an overhead shot of sour cream added to a skillet of onions, chicken, red bell pepper, celery, and chicken stock

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  4. Spread 1/2 of the chicken mixture into the prepared dish; arrange asparagus on top. Spread cooked noodles evenly over asparagus and top with 5 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Cover with remaining chicken mixture and sprinkle remaining 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese on top. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted and top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

376 Calories
20g Fat
33g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 376
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 10g 49%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 323mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 17g 35%
Vitamin C 32mg 35%
Calcium 186mg 14%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 440mg 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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