Cheese and Chicken Shells

Ingredients:

12 jumbo pasta shells
1 1/2 cups pasta sauce
2 large egg whites, gently beaten
1 1/2 cups 1% cottage cheese
4 oz. chicken, cooked and diced (about 2-3 chicken breasts)
1 cup frozen spinach (chopped) thawed (drain all excess water)

2 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp oregano
1 tbsp chopped basil
3/4 c part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/3 c grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cook shells in boiling water according to the directions on box.
Rinse with cold water and set aside for later use.

Lightly spray a 9×13 pan with cooking spray and spread 1/2 c of pasta sauce evenly over the bottom of the pan. Set aside.

For filling: Stir together egg whites, cottage cheese, chicken, spinach, garlic powder, basil, and seasoning. Stir in 1/4 c of mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.

Fill each shell with mixture and place filled shells in the baking dish on top of the sauce. Spread remaining sauce on top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Bake for 30 minutes.

Makes 4 servings -- Serving Size: 3 shells --  WW: 6 points