MILLION EURO STUFFED SHELLS

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A fusion of German and Italian flavors - jumbo shells stuffed with chicken, spinach and a fresh lowfat German-style cheese called quark. Prep time includes the time to make the quark.

Provided by Cathleen Colbert

Categories     Chicken

Time 11h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 drops liquid rennet
1 quart warm water
1 1/2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
1/4 cup buttermilk (or 1/4 cup yogurt)
12 large pasta shells
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 medium onion, cut into quarters
6 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, divided
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 sprig fresh basil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 ounces frozen spinach
1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • The night before, in a nonreactive container (glass or plastic), dissolve the nonfat dry milk in warm water
  • Stir in buttermilk and rennet
  • Allow to stand, undisturbed, in a warm place overnight (5 to 10 hours)
  • Drain the liquid (called whey) and wrap cheese in cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible
  • Chill well
  • Cut 2 ounces of mushrooms into quarters
  • In a saucepan, place onions and mushrooms
  • Top with chicken breasts and cover with white wine, chicken broth, lemon juice and basil leaves
  • Bring to boil
  • Reduce heat, cover and poach for 12 minutes
  • Prepare shells according to package directions
  • Remove chicken from pan and discard liquid
  • allow chicken to cool
  • Mince chicken
  • Drain spinach, squeezing as much water from it as possible
  • Chop remaining mushrooms
  • Combine chicken, cheese, mushrooms, and spinach
  • Fill shells
  • Place shells in shallow baking dish and cover with spaghetti sauce
  • bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.4, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 43.8, Sodium 873.5, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 36.2, Protein 35

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