As soon as you’re starting to buy fresh asparagus, you have to make this amazing Chicken and Asparagus Bake with Creamy Curry Sauce! And don’t you think that chicken and asparagus is a great dinner combination when it’s finally asparagus season!

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I’m so excited to share this recipe for Chicken and Asparagus Bake with Creamy Curry Sauce, because I worked on it so many times with Kara to get a version we thought was a keeper. And when we finally got just the right combination of ingredients for a chicken and asparagus casserole that was creamy, cheesy, and had just the right amount of curry flavor without being watery, we were so excited!

If you like chicken, asparagus, curry, and creamy-cheesy flavors, we think you’re going to love this recipe. And if you have leftover turkey, this recipe can definitely be made with that!

This was inspired by a recipe back in the archives for Chicken and Asparagus with Curry Sauce made with canned cream of chicken soup, which is an ingredient I rarely use these days. But even though now I’d prefer this new low-carb recipe for Chicken and Asparagus Bake, I remember how much I liked the old one back in the day, so I decided to leave the old recipe and link them together so people can take their choice.

And if you’re a fan of easy recipe with canned soup, you might love the old version of this chicken and asparagus casserole. And if you do click through to see the old version though, you might be surprised or amused to see how simple blog recipes were back in those days!

What ingredients do you need for this recipe?

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What kind of curry powder did I use for this Chicken and Asparagus Bake?

Any type of mild curry powder will work for this recipe, but if you have Penzeys Sweet Curry, that’s one of my favorites.

What if you don’t like Curry?

I don’t think this recipe will be that great if you just omit the curry powder; that flavor really ties the ingredients together. But if you have chicken and asparagus and don’t like curry, you might like Chicken and Asparagus with Three Cheeses or Chicken and Roasted Asparagus with Tahini Sauce.

Want more ideas for Chicken Bake Dinners?

I have a collection of chicken bake recipes on my site that start with boneless, skinless chicken breasts. If that’s an ingredient you use often for dinners, you might like Keto Crack Chicken Bake, Artichoke Chicken Bake, or Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Bake. (You can enter “chicken bake” into the search bar on my site for even more ideas.

How to make Chicken and Asparagus Bake with Creamy Curry Sauce:

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  1. Preheat oven and spray casserole dish with non-stick spray.
  2. Trim  bone-less skinless chicken breasts and cut each into three lengthwise strips.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick pan, add the chicken, season with poultry seasoning (affiliate link) and a little salt and pepper, and cook until the chicken is lightly browned on each side.
  4. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and cool; then cut into chunks and transfer to a bowl.
  5. While chicken cooks, cut the cream cheese into cubes and let it soften on the counter, and measure the lemon juice, curry powder (affiliate link) sour cream, mayo, and Mozzarella cheese.
  6. Cut asparagus into pieces. Add more olive oil to the pan, add asparagus, and cook barely 2-3 minutes. Put asparagus into bowl with the chicken.
  7. Add chicken stock to the pan and cook over medium heat, scraping the bottom. Let the stock cook down for a couple of minutes, then whisk lemon juice and curry power into the stock, turn heat to medium low, and add cream cheese.
  8. Whisk as cream cheese melts, and when it’s mostly melted add the mayo and sour cream and whisk until the sauce is smooth.
  9. Gently stir the asparagus and cubes of chicken to combine in the bowl, then  mix in the sauce and 1 cup cheese and gently stir again.
  10. Put the chicken-asparagus mixture into casserole dish and top with the other cup of grated cheese.
  11. Bake 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and starting to brown on top.
  12. Serve hot and enjoy, and you might have some leftovers for another meal!

Make it a Low-Carb Meal:

A simple salad like Kalyn’s Favorite Baby Arugula Salad or Tomato, Cucumber, and Radish Salad would be perfect on the side to make this Chicken and Asparagus Bake for a low-carb dinner. You could also serve this with The BEST Easy Cauliflower Rice to eat with the extra sauce.

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This recipe has been added to a category called Weekend Food Prep where you’ll find recipes you can prep or cook on the weekend and eat during the week!

Ingredients

  • 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into three lengthwise strips
  • 1 T + 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 2 tsp. poultry seasoning
  • salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 lb. asparagus or slightly more, ends trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 T lemon juice
  • 1 T curry powder (or a little more if you really like curry flavors)
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1//2 cup mayo
  • 2 cups grated Mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F/190C. Spray a large glass or crockery casserole dish with non-stick spray or mist with olive oil. (We used a narrow dish that was 8″ x 13″, but any size close to that will work.)
  2. Trim fat and undesirable parts from chicken breasts, then cut each in three pieces lengthwise.
  3. Heat 1 T olive oil over medium-high heat in a large non-stick pan. When the oil is hot, add chicken, season with poultry seasoning (affiliate link) salt, and pepper, and cook until the chicken is lightly browned on both sides.
  4. Remove chicken to a cutting board to cool; then cut into chunks. Transfer chicken to a large bowl.
  5. While the chicken cooks, cut the cream cheese into cubes and let it soften on the counter, and measure the lemon juice, curry powder, sour cream, mayo, and Mozzarella cheese.
  6. Snap one piece of asparagus to see where the woody part ends; then cut asparagus into 2 inch pieces.
  7. After you’ve removed the chicken from the pan, add 1 tsp. more olive oil, add the asparagus, and cook barely 2-3 minutes over medium-high heat. Put the asparagus into the bowl with the chicken.
  8. Add the chicken stock to the pan and cook over medium heat, scraping the bottom to get any browned bits of chicken. Let the stock cook down for a couple of minutes, then whisk the lemon juice and curry power into the stock, turn heat down to medium low, and add the cubes of cream cheese.
  9. Whisk as the cream cheese melts, and when it’s mostly melted add the mayo and sour cream and whisk until the sauce is smooth.
  10. Gently stir the asparagus and cubes of chicken to combine in the bowl, then  mix in the sauce and 1 cup cheese and gently stir again.
  11. Put the chicken-asparagus-sauce mixture into a sprayed casserole dish and top with the other cup of grated cheese.
  12. Bake 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and starting to brown on top. Serve hot

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 432Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 13gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 504mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 29g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.

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Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
This Chicken and Asparagus Bake is a good main dish for any low-carb or Keto diet plan. It’s too high in fat to be approved for the original South Beach Diet, but you could make a version that would be pretty South Beach Diet friendly by substituting reduced fat cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo. Even with those changes, it might be a “once-in-a-while treat” for the South Beach Diet.

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Historical Notes for this Recipe
This casserole with chicken and asparagus was first posted in 2006, in a version with canned soup! It was updated in 2018 to the lower-carb version you see here, and it was last updated with more information in 2023.

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Spicy Paprika & Lime Chicken Tenderloins

These Spicy Paprika and Lime Grilled Chicken Tenderloins are a great addition to your BBQ repertoire. Take your taste buds to the Caribbean, Mexico or Spain on a little holiday! Can be cooked outdoors or on a stove. Paleo, Whole30, Keto, gluten-free.

 

Paprika & Lime Grilled Chicken Tenderloins

Whether you’re heating up the BBQ on a warm summer’s day or you need to give your skillet a bit of a workout, this is a fabulous chicken recipe that I know you will love.

My paprika lime chicken tenderloins are tender and juicy. The spices and citrus used in the marinade will take your taste buds on a little holiday to the Caribbean, Mexico or Spain – your pick!

I used chicken tenderloins because I find the meat more tender than the rest of the chicken breast and it’s easier to work with than the chicken thighs. You can use any chicken meat you like, just adjust the cooking time depending on the size of the pieces. This marinade will also work well with turkey, pork, quail, prawns and even beef.

What Are Chicken Tenderloins?

Still confused about what chicken tenderloins are? They are short, thin cuts taken from beneath the breast of the bird. You might find that some grocers will sell thinner slices of breast meat and call it chicken tenderloins or tender. They tend to be softer than chicken breast when cooked BUT should not be overcooked, they don’t need as long as the chicken breast.  

Nutritionally speaking, they are the same as chicken breast meat – high in protein, minerals, low in calories and fat. 

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Make-Ahead Tip For Paprika Lime Chicken

The chicken tenderloins can be marinated ahead of time for an even more robust flavour; keep uncooked in the fridge for maximum of 3 days and freeze for up to 2 months and simply defrost overnight in the fridge before you want to use it.

 

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Grilled paprika and lime grilled chicken tenderloins are great with any side dish and can be used in salads, tacos, and wraps. Can be cooked outdoors or on a stove.

  1. Mix the marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Rinse the chicken and cut larger pieces in half.
  2. Using your hands, rub the chicken with the marinade. Leave in the bowl, wrap with cling wrap and set aside in the fridge for at least one hour before grilling.
  3. If using a grill plate or a skillet on your stove, heat one teaspoon of coconut oil until sizzling hot. Fry the chicken pieces for 4 minutes on each side and then remove to a plate to rest. Make sure not to overcrowd the frying pan or you will end up with too much meat juice and stewed rather than grilled chicken.
  4. If using a BBQ, heat the plate to sizzling hot and either spray with olive oil or brush with coconut oil. Place chicken pieces on the plate with a little space in between and cook for 4 minutes on each side on medium/high heat with the lid on.
  5. Remove cooked chicken to a serving plate and drizzle with lime juice before serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2-3 tenderloins
  • Calories: 331
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 783.6 mg
  • Fat: 16.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4.4 g
  • Fiber: 1.3 g
  • Protein: 41.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 131.4 mg

Keywords: Tenderloins, Chicken, Paprika, Lime, BBQ, Grilling, Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30

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