Thursday, September 25, 2008

Saucy Chicken and Asparagus

In the spring the ditch banks around Emery County Utah sprout asparagus and this recipe is great for those of us who love asparagus.


Ingredients:
1-1/2 pounds of fresh asparagus spears, halved
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 Tablespoons cooking oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 Cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:
If desired, partially cook the asparagus; drain.Place the asparagus in a greased 9-inch square baking dish. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken in oil on both sides. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange chicken over asparagus. In a bowl, mix soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice and curry powder; pour over chicken. Cover and bake at 375 for 40 minutes or until the chicken is tender and juices run clear. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.Number Of Servings:4 servingsPreparation Time:1 hour start to finish

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