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The Recipe Instructions |
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Ingredients
4 3 oz skinless chickn breasts
1 cup chopped scallions or onions
1 cup chopped red pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tbsp + 1 t local margarine
1 1/2 cup stewed tomatoes
4 taco shells, crushed coarse
20 small pimento-stuffed olives, chop ped
1 1/2 oz shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
1. In a 1 1/2 quart casserole, arrange chicken breasts with thicker
parts toward outside of the dish. Cover and microwave on high 8-10
minutes, until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken to plate
and set aside.
2. In the same casserole, combine scallions (onions), pepper, celery
and margarine; microwave on high 3-4 minutes, stirring once, until
vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes; microwave on high 5-7 minutes,
until slightly thickened.
3. Arrange chicken on top of tomato mixture; sprinkle evenly with
coarsely crushed taco chips, cheese and olives. Microwave on high 2
minutes, until cheese melts.
Serve with rice and a salad.
Each serving provides: 1 fat, 2 1/2 proteins, 2 vegetables, 1/2
bread. Per serving: 351 calories.
Source: Weight Watchers Magazine, June 1993
Servings: 4
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