2 3-ounce packages cream cheese softened
1/2 cup cottage cheese small curd
1/2 cup chutney * chopped
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 cup chicken breasts cubed cooked
1/3 cup water chestnuts sliced
1/4 cup dates chopped (optional)
2 papayas halved lengthwise and seeded
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Nutmeg ground
Bibb lettuce or leaf lettuce
In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, cottage cheese, chutney and curry powder until blended. Add chicken, water chestnuts and dates; mix well. Cover and chill at least 1 or up to 3 hours.
Preheat oven to 450°. Brush each papaya half with butter or margarine. Place in a shallow baking dish. Spoon one-fourth of the chicken mixture into center of each papaya half. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Bake for 15 minutes or until filling is lightly browned and set.
Place papaya halves on a bed of lettuce. Serve immediately.
*Chutney is a thick, sweet and spicy conserve made from fruits and vegetables. It can be found in the specialty section of your supermarket.
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