Cheesy Chicken Shells (9 Points)

Cheesy Chicken Shells (9 Points) Ingredients

12 shells uncooked jumbo shells	3/4 cup chopped frozen spinach thawed and drained of excess water
1 1/2 cup canned tomato sauce	1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 medium egg white (s), lightly beaten	1 tablespoon ground oregano or other Italian seasoning
1 3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese	3/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
4 ounces Chicken breast cooked	1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions for Cheesy Chicken Shells (9 Points)

Preheat oven to 350F.


Cook pasta 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 the pasta 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.



Main Ingredient: PastaCuisine: Italian

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