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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Recipe!


This looked too great not to share!

Cheesy Chicken Shells

11 points per serving

Ingredient :

12 shell(s) uncooked jumbo shells   
1 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.