Baked Potato with Chicken Broccoli and Cheese (meatless)

Portion Size: 1 Potato with 3 oz. chicken, ½ c. cheese sauce and ½ c. broccoli  

Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
8 Medium Baking PotatoesScrub and trim 
2 lbs. meatless chicken pieces
4 cups broccoli floweretsWash and trimmed
3 cups low salt vegan chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup diced carrotsWash, peel and trim
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 cups shredded low fat cheddar cheeseFor vegans: use vegan cheese
1(14 oz.) can evaporated fat free milkFor vegan: use soy milk and reduce to ½ cup
¼ cup flour
2 tablespoon margarineFor vegan: use vegan margarine

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Pre heat oven to 400° F
2Wrap potatoes in foil. Pierce with fork 2-3 times
3Bake in oven for 1 hour or until tender
4Steam broccoli in microwave.
5In medium saucepan, melt margarine over medium high heat
6Add carrots and cook until tender.
7Add flour and toss to coat flour.
8Stir in chicken broth, salt, pepper and evaporated milk. Bring to boil. 
9Reduce heat.  Add cheese 1 cup at a time and stir until melted. Add chicken. Temperature check must reach 165 °F degrees 
10Spilt open baked potato. Top with broccoli and then cheese sauce. Serve hot.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates