1 whole chicken breasts -- -
1 halved
1/4 cup oil
4 tsp butter -- melted
1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp tabasco
16 oz can of asparagus
1/2 cup parmesan cheese -- grated
Directions
Brown the chicken in oil. In a saucepan, add flour and salt to
butter. Stir in chicken broth and cook until thick. Remove from heat;
add cream and Tabasco. Place asparagus in the bottom of a 9x13"
casserole. Arrange the chicken on top of the aspragus. Pour sauce
over the chicken and asparagus. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 for
45 minutes.
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Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Chicken; Poultry; Vegetable
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