chicken and asparagus ole`

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Marsha Gardner
Florala, AL

My friend Pat Fair made this casserole for us when we first moved to Alabama. It quickly became a favorite in our house. I don't know exactly why it is called OLE`, but it sure is tasty. Pat served it to us for Lunch after Church and the tradition continues at our house.

(1 rating)
yield 8 -10

Ingredients For chicken and asparagus ole`

  • 6
    whole boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    butter, unsalted
  • 8 oz
    mushrooms, canned, drained
  • 1 can
    cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can
    cream of chicken soup
  • 5 1/2 oz
    can evaporated milk
  • 1/2 lb
    sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/4 tsp
    tabasco sauce
  • 1 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    pimento, chopped
  • 2 can
    asparagus tips
  • 1 can
    whole asparagus
  • 1/2 c
    slivered almonds, toasted

How To Make chicken and asparagus ole`

  • 1
    Boil the chicken breasts in seasoned water until tender. Cool and tear into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
  • 2
    In a large saucepan, saute the onion in butter and add the remaining ingredients except for the whole asparagus and almonds. Simmer the sauce until the cheese melts.
  • 3
    To assemble: Place a layer of chicken in the bottom of a large casserole dish. Top the chicken with a layer of asparagus tips, then a layer of asparagus spears. Top asparagus layers with about 1/2 of the sauce mixture. Repeat the layers, ending with sauce.
  • 4
    Top with almonds if. Bake at 350-degrees until bubbly, about 30 minutes. Do not add liquid, even if it looks dry.
  • 5
    This dish can be prepared ahead of time and then frozen. It freezes well.

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