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                       Saucy Chicken and Asparagus

Recipe By     : Taste of Home Magazine, April '94/R. Banghart
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Asparagus                        Cheese
                Chicken                          Main Dishes
                Poultry                          Sauces

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  pounds        asparagues spears -- fresh, halved
   4                    boneless skinless chicken breast halves
   2      tablespoons   cooking oil
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
  10 3/4  ounce can     cream of chicken soup -- undiluted
     1/2  cup           mayonnaise
   1      teaspoon      lemon juice
     1/2  teaspoon      curry powder
   1      cup           shredded cheddar cheese

If desired, partially cook asparagus. Drain. Place the asparagus in a
greased, 9" 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 F. for 40 minutes or until
the chicken is tender and juices run clear. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand
for 5 minutes. 

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NOTES : Recipe submitted by Vicki Schlechter, Davis, CA.