CURRIED CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS

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A mild curry sauce nicely coats tender chicken and asparagus in this "must-have" recipe. It's a classic dish I've used for years.-Miriam Christophel, Battle Creek, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (10 ounces) frozen asparagus spears, thawed
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry and pepper; set aside. , Place half of the asparagus in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Spread with half of the soup mixture., In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Place chicken over soup mixture. Top with remaining asparagus and soup mixture. , Cover and bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 31g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 779mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.