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Crunchy taco chip chicken

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:

• 4 3 oz skinless chickn breasts
• 1 c Chopped scallions or onions
• 1 c Chopped red pepper
• 1/2 c Chopped celery
• 1 tb + 1 t local margarine
• 1 1/2 c Stewed tomatoes
• 4 Taco shells crushed coarse
• 20 sm Pimento-stuffed olives chop -ped
• 1 1/2 oz Shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:

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

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