Chicken in Shells

Chicken in Shells

18 jumbo pasta shells
1 8-ounce package light cream cheese
3/4 C. skim milk
1/2 C. roasted sweet red peppers drained, chopped or one 4-ounce jar diced pimiento, drained (no oil pack)
3 T. grated Parmesan cheese
2 C. diced cooked chicken breast
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
2 T. green onion, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper

Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Rinse with cold water; drain well. In a heavy small saucepan stir light cream cheese and 1/4 C. of the milk over medium-low heat until smooth. Stir in remaining milk. Stir in sweet peppers or pimiento and Parmesan cheese; heat through. In a large bowl stir together 3/4 C. of the sauce (place remaining sauce aside), the chicken, broccoli, onion, and black pepper. Using a small spoon, stuff shells with 2 to 3 T. filling. Place in a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Bake, covered, in a 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes or until heated through. To serve, cook and stir remaining sauce over low heat until heated through. Put 3 shells on each serving plate. Spoon sauce over shells. Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs.

Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 341
Fat: 9g
Fiber: 3g

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