Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Casserole
Make this creamy casserole by combining rotisserie chicken, asparagus and rice. Top it with shredded Cheddar and crunchy crackers crumbs to make a tasty weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 large rotisserie chicken, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 cup rice, cooked per package instructions
- 2 cups asparagus, chopped into 2 inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 mayonnaise
- 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup mild cheddar, finely shredded (divided)
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds, optional
- 10 Ritz Crackers, crushed
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Spray a 3-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Spread the cooked rice evenly in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle the Italian Seasoning over the rice.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil and the minced garlic. Saute for 2 minutes. Add one cup of water and the asparagus. Bring to a simmer and continue cooking until asparagus is slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
- Drain the water and add asparagus to the baking dish over the rice.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, cottage cheese, cream of chicken soup, and 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Mix until blended. Add the chopped rotisserie chicken and stir.
- Add the creamy chicken mixture to the top of the casserole to cover the asparagus. Spread the mixture evenly over all.
- Sprinkle on the remaining cheddar cheese, the almonds, parsley and the crushed Ritz crackers.
- Bake in at 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes. The top will be golden brown.
Notes
What can I substitute for asparagus?
If you have someone in the family who is not a fan of asparagus, you can use green beans or even broccoli as a substitute. I have made this casserole using a variety of veggies and have even split it down the middle and used half asparagus on one side and green beans on the other side. Pick a green vegetable that will hold its shape and give the casserole added flavor. And remember to saute sturdy veggies like broccoli and asparagus for a few minutes before adding them to the dish. Leafy spinach or canned green beans do not need to be sauteed.Nutrition
Serving: 8ouncesCalories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 232mgPotassium: 237mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 676IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 216mgIron: 2mg