Instructions: 1. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 2 to 3
minutes just until lightly browned. Transfer to bowl; set aside. Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in skillet. Add onions and carrots; cook 5 to 7 minutes, until onions are lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add chili
powder; cook 1 minute more.

2. Combine 1/4 cup broth and flour in cup; set aside. Pour remaining broth into skillet with vegetable mixture. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook 5 minutes, until carrots are almost tender.

3. Add zucchini to skillet; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Cover and cook 15 minutes until tender. With a fork, mash some of the carrots. Stir in chicken, peas and reserved flour mixture; return to a simmer and cook 2 minutes more until heated through. (Can be made ahead.

Transfer to microwave-proof bowl. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.)

4. Meanwhile, prick potatoes with a fork; arrange on a double layer of paper towels in microwave. Microwave on High 8 minutes; turn potatoes and microwave 8 minutes more. Wrap potatoes tightly in foil and let stand 3 to 4 minutes.

5. Split potatoes; transfer to four serving plates. Spoon 1 1/4 cups chicken filling over each potato. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.

Desktop lunch for one: Prick 1 unbaked potato with a fork; arrange on a double layer of paper towels in microwave. Microwave on High 4 minutes; turn and microwave 3 to 4 minutes more. Wrap potato in paper towels; let stand 2 minutes. Meanwhile, spoon 1 1/4 cups chicken filling into a small microwaveproof container with lid. Microwave on High, partially covered, 1 1/2 minutes. Stir. Microwave 1 1/2 minutes more, until hot. Split potato and top with filling.

This satisfying energy fix of potatoes, veggies and chicken-a mix high in carbohydrates and lean protein-also makes an energizing desktop lunch for one. Prepare the chicken mixture ahead, then tote from home along with a potato; use your office microwave to bake the potato and reheat the topping. Serve with a green salad for lunch or dinner.

Low-fat
Low-calorie
Microwave

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 to 33 minutes

Degree of difficulty: easy

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