WW CHEESY CHICKEN SHELLS 9 POINTS

Ww Cheesy Chicken Shells 9 Points image

Provided by Naren-lee

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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4 ounces uncooked jumbo pasta shells (12 shells)
1 1/2 cups canned tomato sauce
2 medium egg whites, lightly beaten
1 3/4 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
4 ounces skinless chicken breasts, cooked, diced
3/4 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained of excess water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground oregano or 1 tablespoon other italian seasoning
3/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 1/2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

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.