2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen asparagus or 1 1/2 lbs. fresh asparagus
2 full breasts of chicken or 8 slices cooked chicken
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/3 c mayonnaise
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/3 c. chicken broth
2/3 c. sour cream
1/4 tsp. rosemary
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 c. fine bread crumbs
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. paprika

1. Thaw the frozen asparagus (about 20 minutes) or partially cook the fresh asparagus.

2. Arrange the chicken in a well greased baking dish. Arrange the asparagus over the chicken.

3. Blend the lemon juice, mayonnaise, soup, broth, sour cream, rosemary, salt and almonds and pour over the chicken and asparagus.

4. Combine the bread crumbs, cheese and paprika. Sprinkle over the mixture.

5. Bake in a moderate oven, 350 degrees F. for 35 to 40 minutes or until the asparagus is tender and the top is delicately browned.