Low Fat Buffalo Style Chicken Salad

Low Fat Buffalo Style Chicken Salad

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
6 cups mixed salad greens
2/3 cups wheat germ
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 egg white
1 cup celery sticks
1/2 cup low fat blue cheese salad dressing (recipe below)
nonstick cooking spray

Lightly spray rack of a broiler pan with cooking spray.
In shallow dish, combine wheat germ, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder and cayenne pepper.
In a separate dish, combine egg white and 2 tablespoons water; belt until frothy.
Dip chicken into egg-white mixture, coating chicken thoroughly
Place on the broiler pan. Broil 3 minutes; turn and broil an additional 2 to 4 minutes, until juices
run clear when pierced with fork.
Slice into strips and serve over mixed greens with celery sticks and salad dressing.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Ready in: 30 minutes

Nutrition Facts
Nutrition (per serving): 353.3 calories; 13% calories from fat; 5.3g total fat; 136.9mg cholesterol;
207.8mg sodium; 1025.9mg potassium; 13.4g carbohydrates; 4.6g fiber; 0.8g sugar; 61.1g
protein.

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Baked Macaroni, Cheese & Spinach

Baked Macaroni, Cheese & Spinach

1 pound elbow macaroni
15 oz. low fat ricotta cheese
1 3/4 cups skim milk
1/2 cup egg substitute
2 teaspoons brown mustard
1 −2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
2 cups shredded low fat cheddar cheese
2 cups torn fresh spinach leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fine bread crumbs
1 teaspoon paprika
Preheat oven to 375F. Spray a 9 X 13 or 3 quart baking dish with
nonstick spray oil. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, mix ricotta cheese,
milk, egg substitute, mustard, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper.
Process until smooth. Drain macaroni, return to pot and add
shredded cheddar and spinach. Stir until cheese melts and spinach
wilts. Stir in ricotta mixture and scrape into prepared baking
dish. In a small bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs,
and paprika. Sprinkle evenly over macaroni and cheese. Bake at
375F for 25 minutes. Serve hot.

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