Chicken stuffed shells

Another Pinterest find and a keeper too!  Next time I make it though I will use half the amount of spinach.  And run it through the food chopper too.

What you need:

12 jumbo shells - I used nearly an entire box of Barilla jumbo shells, had maybe 8 left over
1 1/2 C. pasta sauce (12 oz) - I used Hunt's Garlic & Herb pasta sauce
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
4 0z  diced, cooked chicken - two chicken breasts hand shredded worked really well
1 C. frozen spinach.  thawed, drained, chopped
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 T. oregano
1 T. chopped basil
3/4 C. shredded mozzarella
1 1/2 C. cottage cheese  - I used large curd1/3 C. grated Parmesan cheese

Pre-heat oven to 350*

1.  Cook shells in boiling water according to package, rinse in cold water and set aside.

2  Lightly spray 9x13 pan with cooking spray, spread 1/2 cup pasta sauce evenly over bottom of pan, set aside.

3.  Stir together egg, cottage cheese, chicken, spinach, spices, 1/4 cup mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

4.  Fill each shell with mixture, place in pan.

5.  Spread remaining sauce on top.  Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and bake.

*The picture is left overs paired with broccoli cheddar rice.  Would be great to have some garlic toast to go with it too!   Husband AND four year old approved!