Best 4 Ww Cheesy Chicken Shells 9 Points Recipes

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Are you ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delectable and guilt-free dish? Look no further than our guide to the ultimate Weight Watchers Cheesy Chicken Shells, boasting a mere 9 points per serving. This recipe strikes the perfect balance between flavor and health, making it an ideal meal for those seeking a satisfying and weight-conscious option.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY CHICKEN 'N' SHELLS



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When our friend served us this entree, I asked her for the recipe right away. It was so good, I thought I would share it with others. I cut the recipe down for a meal or two, but it can easily be doubled or tripled. -Jodee Harding, Mount Vernon, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups uncooked medium shell pasta
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
1-1/4 cups chicken broth
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup diced process cheese (Velveeta)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the flour and water until smooth. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add soup, cheese and seasonings. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until cheese is melted., Drain pasta; place in a bowl. Stir in soup mixture and chicken. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

WW CHEESY CHICKEN SHELLS 9 POINTS



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Got this recipe from my weight watchers news letter. The points value is 9. Cut the cooking time by buying pre-cooked chicken.

Provided by Naren-lee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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.

CHEESY CHICKEN SHELLS



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Enjoy this rich, classic favourite with fewer calories. Trim the cooking time by using a pre-cooked chicken, available at your deli counter.

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 shell(s) Uncooked jumbo shells 4 oz
1.5 cup(s) Canned tomato sauce
2 egg white(s) Egg white(s) lightly beaten
1.75 cup(s) Part-skim ricotta cheese
4 oz Roasted skinless boneless chicken breast diced
0.75 cup(s) Chopped frozen spinach thawed and drained of excess water
1 tsp(s) Garlic powder
1 tbsp(s) Ground oregano or other Italian seasoning
0.75 cup(s), shredded Part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
1.5 tbsp(s) 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 kcal

CHEESY CHICKEN STUFFED SHELLS



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I came up with this trying to duplicate a frozen dinner from my childhood. This is my childrens' most requested dinner. I am sometimes inconsistent though and will add a can of either cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup to the white sauce.

Provided by pines506

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 chicken breasts, cooked and finely chopped
18 jumbo pasta shells, cooked per package directions
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
3 cups milk or 3 cups cream
salt
pepper
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon dried parsley
3 cups mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup prepared marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Mix chopped chicken, egg, ricotta, parsley, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella and 1/2 cup parmesan in bowl and set aside.
  • Make white sauce: Melt butter in saucepan and add flour.
  • Cook a little, but don't let butter brown.
  • Add milk and salt, pepper and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.
  • Cook and stir until thickened.
  • Spread half of the marinara sauce in bottom of pan.
  • Fill cooled shells with chicken mixture.
  • Pour white sauce over shells and drizzle rest of marinara over top.
  • Sprinkle remaining mozzarella over all.
  • Cover and bake about 40 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake another 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659.5, Fat 45.3, SaturatedFat 25.7, Cholesterol 200.1, Sodium 1025.1, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.7, Protein 43.7

Tips:

  • For a crispier shell, use wonton wrappers instead of egg roll wrappers.
  • To make the filling ahead of time, cook and shred the chicken and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to assemble the shells, simply reheat the chicken in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.
  • If you don't have a muffin tin, you can bake the shells in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Just be sure to grease the dish well so that the shells don't stick.
  • To make the shells even cheesier, add an extra 1/2 cup of shredded cheese to the filling.
  • Serve the shells with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or marinara sauce.

Conclusion:

These WW Cheesy Chicken Shells are a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. They're also a great option for meal prep, as they can be made ahead of time and reheated later. So next time you're looking for a tasty and healthy meal, give these shells a try!

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