Chicken-and-Melon-Stuffed Shells
When the summer heats up, fix these pasta shells for dinner. They're bursting with chicken and melon in a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
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1/2 of a medium cantaloupe, halved and seeded
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4 dried jumbo macaroni shells
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3 ounces chopped cooked chicken breast
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1/4 cup diced honeydew melon
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2 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
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1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
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Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
Directions
1.
Cut the cantaloupe half into thirds; cover and chill two of the wedges. Peel and dice 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, and mustard. 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
Calories 176, Total Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 55 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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