Microwave Creamy Potato and Vegetable Casserole

1 medium Colorado Russet or white or yellow-flesh potato or 4 small red
potatoes
1 cup broccoli florets
1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes and chilies
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) cream of celery soup
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1. Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Place potatoes and broccoli in
microwave-safe dish.
2. In bowl, stir together tomatoes, soup, milk and Cajun seasoning. Pour
over potatoes and broccoli. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover tightly with lid
or microwave-safe plastic wrap.
3. Microwave on high for 20 minutes (cooking time may vary depending on
your microwave) or until potatoes are done. Let sit for 2 minutes. Use
oven mitts or tongs to remove from microwave. Remove plastic wrap
carefully to prevent burns from steam.

Makes 4 servings

Microwave Southwest Potato and Chicken Casserole

Source : Recipe by Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough, authors of "The
Ultimate Potato Book"
Via the Meat-lovers mailer on cooking-lists. com

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 large tomato, diced (about 1 1/4 cups)
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound potatoes (3 to 4 medium), thinly sliced
3/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

1. Mix chicken, tomato, flour, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt,
and pepper in an 8-inch square microwave-safe baking dish until the
chicken strips are well coated.
2. Lay sliced potatoes over chicken mixture in a single layer, leaving
no gaps or holes.
3. Sprinkle cheese evenly over potatoes. Cover with a lid or seal with
microwave-safe plastic wrap.
4. Microwave on HIGH for 16 minutes or until potatoes are tender when
pierced with a fork and chicken is cooked through. Let stand for 2
minutes, then use oven mitts or hot pads to transfer baking dish from
microwave; use tongs to peel back any plastic wrap.

Makes 4 servings