Chicken Stuffed Shells

Chicken Stuffed Shells

-15 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
-2 teaspoons oil
-2-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
-8 ounces cooked chicken
-1(15 ounce) container fat free ricotta cheese
-1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
-1 (28 ounce) can low fat marinara sauce
-Salt and pepper to taste
-1 tsp parsley
-Parmesan cheese for topping

1)Heat oven to 400 degrees
2)Spray large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray
3)Cook pasta shells according to directions and drain
4)Boil chicken and shred
5)Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
6)Combine chicken and garlic, cook for 3-5 minutes
7)Remove from heat and stir in ricotta, breadcrumbs, parsley and salt and pepper to taste
8)Spread 1/2 cup sauce in the bottom of the baking dish
9)Fill cooked shells with chicken mixture and place filled sides up in baking dish
10)Pour remaining sauce over shells

Bake covered with foil for 15-20 minutes, remove foil and continue baking until filling is lightly browned

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

Source: This blog.

Cheesy Beer Bread

Cheesy Beer Bread

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
4 ½ tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
12 oz. beer
2 tbsp. butter, melted

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease a 9×5” loaf pan.

In a large bowl, combine flours, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Whisk to combine well. Add cheese and whisk to combine. Slowly add beer to dry ingredients and stir lightly until just combined, and all ingredients are completely moistened. Place into a prepared loaf pan and pour melted butter over the top. Place in the oven and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Source: Annie's Eats.