Chicken Cannelloni
Ingredients
Instructions
- To make chicken filling:
- Cook chicken until pink is just gone - do NOT overcook!Chop finely or grind.
- Combine oil, onion, celery, carrots and parsley in saucepan and cook for 10 minutes.
- Beat egg yolks in large bowl, add parmesan and ricotta cheeses and beat until smooth. Add salt, oregano, basil, nutmeg and pepper.
- Add chicken and broth and beat until well mixed.
- This may be covered and refrigerated or frozen until ready to use.
- CHEDDAR SAUCE:
- Melt butter in sauce pan, add flour and stir until smooth.
- Add chicken broth, stirring constantly. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until well blended and thick. Now add prepared meat sauce and cream.
- Prepare Hollandaise Sauce and add to cheddar sauce.
- Cook cannelloni shells according to package directions.
- When cool, fill each shell ( a small spoon works well) with approximately 2 tablespoons of chicken filling.
- Spoon a thin layer of sauce into two 9"x13" baking dishes.
- PLace stuffed shells in dishes side by side 5 to a row. Spoon sauce around and over stuffed shells and sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes until cheese is bubbling. Serve at once.
- To make ahead: prepare the entire recipe to the baking stage and freeze.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
1606
kcal
80% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).