Chicken and Asparagus with Curry Sauce
(This is an old recipe that has been removed from my site, but I know it has some fans so I’m leaving the printer-friendly version so people can find it if they’re looking for the recipe. In April of 2018 I created a low-carb and Keto version of this recipe without canned soup called Chicken and Asparagus Bake with Creamy Curry Sauce. That’s also a delicious option if you like these flavors.)
(Makes 4-6 servings, recipe adapted from Taste of Home Casserole Cookbook.)
Ingredients:
4-5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 T olive oil
1 tsp. poultry seasoning
fresh ground black pepper
1 lb. fresh asparagus
1 can cream of chicken soup (preferably Campbells, not low fat or low sodium)
1/2 cup low fat sour cream (don’t use fat free sour cream with added sugar)
1/4 cup mayo (don’t use fat free mayo with added sugar)
2 tsp. sweet curry powder (or less to taste)
2 T fresh lemon juice (or less to taste)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400F. Spray 9 x 12 inch glass casserole dish with nonstick spray.
Trim all visible fat and tendons from chicken breasts, season both sides with poultry seasoning and fresh ground black pepper, and saute in olive oil until well browned on both sides.
While chicken cooks, cut asparagus into 2 inch pieces. (Hold one piece by the ends and snap to see where the woody stem is, then trim all pieces to that length and then into 2 inch pieces.) Put asparagus into salted water to cover, then bring to a boil. Take off heat immediately as soon as it comes to a boil and drain well.
When chicken is browned, remove from pan and deglaze pan with 1 T water and lemon juice. Turn heat to very low and add soup, then whisk in curry powder and cook 3-4 minutes. Whisk in sour cream and mayo and heat but do not let it come to a boil.
Cut chicken crosswise into 3/4 inch pieces and place in bottom of casserole dish. Chicken should completely cover the bottom of the dish; if it doesn’t use a smaller size casserole dish. Put blanched asparagus in a layer over chicken.
Pour sauce over chicken and asparagus. Bake at 400F for 30-40 minutes, or until casserole is bubbly and top is slightly browned. Serve hot.
This freezes very well. For best results, thaw in refrigerator, then reheat in the oven. If you opt to microwave it, be careful not to heat it too long or the sauce will separate.
14 Comments on “Chicken and Asparagus with Curry Sauce”
You do not specify how much cream cheese to use in your chicken asparagus curry bake.
This old version with canned soup didn’t use cream cheese. You might be thinking of this updated recipe that has cream cheese.
I HAVE NEVER HAD CHICKEN WITH CURRY. VERY EXCITED TO TRY THIS.
THANK YOU
I will try this week, reminds me of an old chicken divan recipe i loved and lost that used broccoli. Love asparagas just as much, Thanks, Joan
So glad you like it so much. (And such an old photo, really need to take a new one!)
Oh this is soooooo good…. I have been making this once a week for almost a year now, and my family REALLY likes it! I make it when people come over and they love it. Thanks for sharing this. The ingredients for this recipe have become a staple on our weekly grocery list 🙂
Hi Kalyn,
No, just grew up on Guam (and we weren't even military!) and it's still home to me! I hope your sister enjoyed her time there. It's a lovely island.
I'm going to be making your Med. Beef Stew w/Rosemary today, as well as your Triple Almond Cookies. Looking forward to them both. Thanks again for all of your excellent recipes!
Guamwoman, so glad you liked it. Are you living in Guam? My sister lived there for a while.
Kalyn,
Thanks for the great recipe. Just made it tonight and it was fantastic! My husband & I are still in Phase I and would make this dish even if we weren't doing the SBD! Thanks again for all of your wonderful recipes!
The recipe looks like fantastic comfort food; thanks for sharing.
So the base came from a can … it still looks delicious to me. I admit to the occasional misbegotten food snobbery but I usually thwap myself in the head after I tasted the dish. All that matters is that is tastes, looks nad is good for you, right?
Lovely dish, lovely plate too 😉
That does sound good, in a goofy ol’ ’50s kinda way. (But, of course, goofy “gourmet” ’50s!) 😀
Yeah, Michele, broc would work well.
Looks so good! I’m not a big fan of asparagus but I think I could go for this with broccoli or string beans… sounds like it’s time for me to experiment!