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Healthified Chicken and Double-Melon Stuffed Shells

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.

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Healthified Chicken and Double-Melon Stuffed Shells
  • PREP TIME

    15 Min

  • TOTAL TIME

    25 Min

  • SERVINGS

    2

 

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 Yoplait® 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)
  • 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.
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Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (2 stuffed shells plus 1 cantaloupe wedge)
  • Calories 220
    • (Calories from Fat 20),
  • Total Fat 2g
    • (Saturated Fat 1/2g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 35mg;
  • Sodium 390mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 31g
    • (Dietary Fiber 2g,
    • Sugars 15g),
  • Protein 18g;
Percent Daily Value*:
  • Vitamin A 90 %;
  • Vitamin C 100 %;
  • Calcium 6 %;
  • Iron 8 %;
Exchanges:
  • 1 Starch;
  • 1 Fruit;
  • 0 Other Carbohydrate;
  • 0 Skim Milk;
  • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
  • 0 Milk;
  • 0 Vegetable;
  • 0 Very Lean Meat;
  • 2 Lean Meat;
  • 0 High-Fat Meat;
  • 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
  • 2;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
What is healthified?

We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are just as yummy as the original

Here's the skinny
Before After
3 ounces chopped cooked chicken 3 ounces chopped cooked chicken breast
3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Yoplait® plain fat-free yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon salt
Nutritional Highlights
Calories
 
 
370 (before)
220 (after)
Fat
 
 
3 (before)
0 (after)
Saturated Fat
 
 
4 g (before)
1/2 g (after)
Sodium
 
 
780 mg (before)
390 mg (after)
Total Fat
 
 
20 g (before)
2 g (after)
Yoplait is a registered trademark of YOPLAIT MARQUES (France) used under license.

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