Chicken and Double-Melon Stuffed Shells

Name: Chicken and Double-Melon Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1/2 of a medium cantaloupe, halved and seeded; 4 dried jumbo macaroni shells; 3 ounces chopped cooked chicken breast; 1/4 cup diced honeydew melon; 2 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

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Prep 15 min
Total 25 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 2

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88% less sat fat • 50% less sodium than the original recipe. Cool and refreshing, this main-dish salad is also delicious with tuna or turkey in place of the chicken.

Ingredients

1/2 of a medium cantaloupe, halved and seeded
4 dried jumbo macaroni shells
3 ounces chopped cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup diced honeydew melon
2 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

Directions

1

Cut the cantaloupe half into three wedges; cover and chill two of the wedges. Peel and dice the remaining wedge; set aside.
2

Cook macaroni shells according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain again; set aside.
3

In a small bowl, combine diced cantaloupe, chicken, honeydew, yogurt, lemon juice, chives, mustard, and salt. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the mixture into each pasta shell. Arrange two filled shells and a chilled cantaloupe wedge on each of two serving dishes. If desired, garnish with thyme sprigs.

Nutrition Information

200 Calories, 2 1/2g Total Fat, 17g Protein, 27g Total Carbohydrate, 14g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 Stuffed Shells Plus 1 Cantaloupe Wedge

Calories: 200

Calories from Fat: 25

Total Fat: 2 1/2g; 4%

Saturated Fat: 1/2g; 3%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 35mg; 12%

Sodium: 400mg; 16%

Potassium: 570mg; 16%

Total Carbohydrate: 27g; 9%

Dietary Fiber: 2g; 8%

Sugars: 14g

Protein: 17g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 90%; 90%

Vitamin C: 50%; 50%

Calcium: 6%; 6%

Iron: 8%; 8%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 1 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

88% less sat fat • 50% less sodium than the original recipe. Cool and refreshing, this main-dish salad is also delicious with tuna or turkey in place of the chicken.

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