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Chicken, Spinach, & Marinara Stuffed Shells
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Chicken, Spinach, & Marinara Stuffed Shells
Spinach, Ricotta, and Chicken inhabit the walls of these jumbo pasta shells. Topped with mozzarella, marinara and Parmesan and baked until crispy.
Servings: 4
Calories: 417kcal
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Ingredients
- 12 Jumbo Shells
- 2 egg whites
- ½ cup shredded chicken optional
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- ½ cup Mozzarella cheese half reserved
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese half reserved
- ¾ cup raw spinach julienne cut
- 2 cups tomato sauce
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Add a pinch of sea salt to a pot of boiling water, add the jumbo shells, and cook al dente. In a 9×9 inch baking pan, add 1 cup of marinara sauce.
- Create the filling: in a large bowl, combine ricotta, cooked chicken, egg whites, spinach, Parmesan, mozzarella, garlic powder, and Italian seasonings.
- To assemble, take a large spoonful of the mixture into each shell and place it in the pan a top the marinara sauce. Add a spoonful of marinara, mozzarella, and Parmesan to each shell.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Broil for 2 minutes.
Notes
This can be par-baked for 15 minutes and warmed the following day for a nice make ahead dinner.
Adapted From: Weight Watchers
Nutrition
Calories: 417kcal
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