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.
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CHEESY CHICKEN 'N' SHELLS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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