Cheesy Chicken Potato Topper Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelMediumHealth IndexAverage
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Potatoes4 Medium
 Butter/Margarine3 Tablespoon
 All purpose flour3 Tablespoon
 Instant minced onion1/2 Teaspoon
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 Pepper1/8 Teaspoon
 Dried thyme leaves1/8 Teaspoon
 Milk1 1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Chicken1 Can (10oz)
 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots
 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Swiss cheese

Directions

Pierce potatoes with fork.
Arrange in circular pattern on paper towel in microwave oven Microwave at High for 10 to 14 minutes, or until tender, turning potatoes over and rearranging after half the time.
Wrap each potato in foil.
Set aside.
Place butter in 1-quart casserole.
Microwave at High for 1 to 1 1/4 minutes, or until butter melts.
Stir in flour, onion, salt, pepper and thyme.
Blend in milk.
Microwave at High for 4 to 6 minutes, or until mixture thickens and bubbles, stirring after every minute.
Stir in chicken and peas and carrots.
Microwave at High for 3 to 4 1/2 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and mixture is heated through, stirring once.
Stir in cheese until melted.
Cut each potato in half lengthwise.
Serve chicken mixture over potatoes.
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