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Chicken Cannelloni

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1h 20min

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6 servings

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Chicken Cannelloni is a delightful Italian dish featuring tender pasta tubes filled with a savory chicken and ricotta mixture. Baked in a creamy tomato sauce and topped with melted cheese, this comforting meal is perfect for family dinners or special occasions. The combination of flavors and textures makes it a satisfying and impressive dish that's sure to please.

Nutrition Facts

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Sugar
2 g
4 g
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Eggs

Milk

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Ingredients

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Steps

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1
Prepare the oven

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2
Cook the chicken

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

3
Season the chicken

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes per side.

4
Shred the chicken

Remove chicken from skillet and let it cool slightly. Shred the chicken using two forks.

5
Prepare vegetables

Finely mince garlic cloves and finely chop onion.

6
Sauté vegetables

In the same skillet, heat remaining olive oil. Sauté minced garlic and chopped onion until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

7
Prepare herbs

Finely chop basil and parsley.

8
Make filling

In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, half of the Parmesan, eggs, sautéed garlic and onion, chopped basil and parsley, nutmeg, and remaining salt and pepper. Mix well.

9
Prepare sauce

In a separate bowl, mix tomato sauce with heavy cream.

10
Assemble cannelloni

Fill each cannelloni tube with the chicken mixture using a spoon or piping bag.

11
Arrange in baking dish

Spread a thin layer of sauce in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange filled cannelloni in a single layer.

12
Add sauce and cheese

Pour remaining sauce over cannelloni. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

13
Bake

Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.

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Serve

Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

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