ASPARAGUS CHICKEN DIVAN

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I first came across this recipe at a restaurant while living in New York City many years ago. This makes a delectable dish for lunch or dinner served with a simple tossed salad. -Jeanne Koelsch, San Rafael, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
3/4 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

Broil chicken 4-6 in.from the heat for 6-8 minutes on both sides or until juices run clear. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and place in a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cut chicken into thin slices., In a small bowl, combine the soup, Worcestershire sauce and nutmeg. Spread half over asparagus. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Top with chicken. Spread remaining soup mixture over chicken; sprinkle with 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes. Fold whipped cream into mayonnaise; spread over top. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for about 2 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 29g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 634mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.