Asparagus Chicken Sandwiches

Name: Asparagus Chicken Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 3-inch lengths; 1-1/2 cups reduced-fat sour cream; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 pound sliced cooked chicken breast; 4 English muffins, split and toasted; 2 medium tomatoes, sliced; Paprika, optional

No one will be able to resist these lovely open-faced sandwiches that definitely say "spring". Served on toasted English muffins, slices of chicken and tomato are topped with fresh asparagus spears, then draped with a creamy lemon sauce. "This is a great way to use leftover chicken or turkey," says Anca Cretan of Hagerstown, Maryland.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 3-inch lengths
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound sliced cooked chicken breast
4 English muffins, split and toasted
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
Paprika, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. In the same pan, combine the sour cream, lemon juice, mustard and salt; heat through.
Place chicken on a microwave-safe plate; microwave on high for 30-40 seconds or until warmed.
Place two English muffin halves on each plate. Top with chicken, tomatoes, asparagus and sauce. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 385 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 645mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 reduced-fat milk.

Originally published as Asparagus Chicken Sandwiches in Light & Tasty April/May 2002

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ms1way

Jun 17, 2010

I used a rotisserie chicken from BJ's. This was delicious, however I felt the sauce was missing something... maybe just some pepper would have done the trick. We loved it otherwise, and even my 3-year-old ate it. It is a little messy... but worth it!