ASPARAGUS CHICKEN SANDWICHES

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No one will be able to resist these lovely open-faced sandwiches that definitely say "spring". Served on toasted English muffins, slices of chicken and tomato are topped with fresh asparagus spears, then draped with a creamy lemon sauce. "This is a great way to use leftover chicken or turkey," says Anca Cretan of Hagerstown, Maryland.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 3-inch lengths
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound sliced cooked chicken breast
4 English muffins, split and toasted
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
Paprika, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. In the same pan, combine the sour cream, lemon juice, mustard and salt; heat through., Place chicken on a microwave-safe plate; microwave on high for 30-40 seconds or until warmed. , Place two English muffin halves on each plate. Top with chicken, tomatoes, asparagus and sauce. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 645mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges