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Cheesy Chicken Shells
11 points per servingIngredient :
12 shell(s) uncooked jumbo shells1 1/2 cup(s) canned tomato sauce
2 large egg white(s), lightly beaten
1 3/4 cup(s) part-skim ricotta cheese
4 oz roasted skinless boneless chicken breast, diced
3/4 cup(s) chopped frozen spinach, thawed and drained of excess water
1 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp ground oregano, or other Italian seasoning
3/4 cup(s) (shredded) part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/3 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Cook manicotti shells in boiling water according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent them from cooking further. Set aside.
- Coat a 9 x 13-inch pan with cooking spray. Spread 1/2 cup of sauce evenly over bottom of pan and set aside.
- For filling, in a large bowl, stir together egg whites, ricotta cheese, chicken, spinach, garlic powder and seasoning. Stir in 1/4 cup each of mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
- To assemble, spoon cheese mixture into manicotti shells and place filled shells in a single layer in baking dish. Spread remaining sauce on top. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses and bake about 30 minutes. Yields 3 shells per serving.
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