Chicken and Double-Melon Stuffed Shells

Prep 15 min
Total 25 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 2

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. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

1/2

of a medium cantaloupe, halved and seeded

dried jumbo macaroni shells

ounces chopped cooked chicken breast

1/4

cup diced honeydew melon

tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt

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

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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

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 Stuffed Shells Plus 1 Cantaloupe Wedge

Calories: 200
Calories from Fat: 25

% Daily Value

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.