Micro-Baked Potatoes with Chicken Toppings

Pierce potatoes with tines of fork; place in microwave on rack or paper towel. Micro-bake on HIGH 22 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender, turning once. Let stand 2 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare topping of your choice.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; place potatoes cut sides up on 10 1/2 x 15 1/2-inch jelly roll pan. Cover potatoes with topping mixture, dividing equally. sprinkle with cheese.
Heat in oven about 6 minutes or until potatoes and topping are hot and cheese is melted.
Note: Micro-baking times are based on a 700-watt microwave. Adjust cooking times to your own oven.

Classic Chicken Topping:

In bowl combine 1 can (11 1/2 ounce) chunk chicken in water, drained, 3 green onions sliced, and 6 tablespoons non-fat mayonnaise dressing.
Cover topping with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and heat as directed.

Dijon-Chicken Topping:

In bowl combine 1 can (11 1/2 ounce) chunk chicken in water, drained, 8 ounces (half of a 16 ounce bag) frozen broccoli, thawed, 1/4 cup non-fat mayonnaise dressing, 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard and 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon or basil leaves. Season with salt and pepper.
Cover topping with 1/4 cup reduced fat sharp Cheddar cheese and heat as directed.

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Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 398
Sodium: 630 mg
Fat: 13 g
Fiber: 3.3 g
Protein: 24 g
Cholesterol: 9 mg