Saucy Chicken And Asparagus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. fresh asparagus stems, halved
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can condensed cream of chicken soup (undiluted)
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. curry powder
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

If desired, partially cook 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\u00b0 for 40 minutes or until the chicken is tender and juices run clear.
Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Yields 4 servings.