Name: Enlightened Chicken Pot Pie
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups low-sodium nonfat chicken broth; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 lb new potatoes, unpeeled and diced; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1 cup skim milk; 1 small zucchini, diced; 1 yellow squash, diced; 1 green bellpepper, diced; 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp pepper; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 cups diced cooked chicken breast (one 10-oz package); 2 1/4 cups reduced-fat Bisquick; 3/4 cup skim milk

Cuddle up with comfort food that's — gasp! — healthy.
Soothe your carb-craving soul without the guilt. This chicken pot pie delivers comfort at a fraction of the salt and fat of the traditional variety.

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