Cheesy Chicken Shells
Source of Recipe
WeightWatchers.com
Recipe Introduction
4 Servings; 9 Points per serving
List of Ingredients
12 shells uncooked jumbo shells
1 1/2 cup canned tomato sauce
2 medium egg white(s), lightly beaten
1 3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
4 oz cooked, skinless chicken breast(s), diced
3/4 cup chopped frozen spinach, thawed and drained of excess water
1 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp ground oregano, or other Italian seasoning
3/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Recipe
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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