1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 c. thinly sliced celery
1/2 c. thinly sliced carrot
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. instant chicken bouillon granules
1/4 tsp. dried marjoram
1/8 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. hot water
1 whole boneless chicken breast, skin removed and cut into thin strips
hot, cooked noodles or spaghetti

In 1 1/2-quart casserole, combine onion, celery, carrot and butter. Cover and microwave on High for 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring once. Stir in flour, bouillon granules, marjoram, thyme and pepper. Blend in water. Stir in chicken. Cover and microwave on High for 5 to 6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring once. Let stand for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve with noodles or spaghetti. Makes 3 or 4 servings.

Microwave power level: High. Approximate cooking time: 12 minutes.