Healthified Chicken and Double-Melon Stuffed Shells
Healthified Chicken and Double-Melon Stuffed Shells
Provided by: live better america
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88% less sat fat • 50% less sodium than the original recipe see the comparison. 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
- Cut the cantaloupe half into three wedges; cover and chill two of the wedges. Peel and dice the remaining wedge; set aside.
- Cook macaroni shells according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain again; set aside.
- 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.
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