chicken and asparagus ole`

Florala, AL
Updated on Sep 18, 2012

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.

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yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 - whole boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup butter, unsalted
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, canned, drained
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 5 1/2 ounces can evaporated milk
  • 1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon tabasco sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons pimento, chopped
  • 2 cans asparagus tips
  • 1 can whole asparagus
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

How To Make chicken and asparagus ole`

  • Step 1
    Boil the chicken breasts in seasoned water until tender. Cool and tear into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 4
    Top with almonds if. Bake at 350-degrees until bubbly, about 30 minutes. Do not add liquid, even if it looks dry.
  • Step 5
    This dish can be prepared ahead of time and then frozen. It freezes well.

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