2-Amino-3-nitrile-chromenes with potential antitumor activity were constructed by a novel catalytic system. In combination with α-naphthol, quinine could effectively promote the Michael-cyclization process of malononitrile with functionalized chalcones in high yields and moderate to good enantioselectivity (up to 84% ee). It is notable that the enantioselectivity could be greatly improved when α-naphthol was employed as additive.