CHICKEN & SPINACH CANNELLONI IN A CREAMY SAUCE

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I made this recipe for the first time about 20 years ago. It is always a big hit and makes a nice change from tomato sauce.

Provided by Alice C

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

CREAM SAUCE
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp flour
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 c chicken broth
1 c light cream
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3/4 c grated swiss cheese
CANNELLONI FILLING
1 pkg cannelloni shells (do not precook)
1 1/4 c diced cooked chicken
1 pkg frozen spinach, cooked & drained
3/4 c ricotta cheese
1/3 c sliced almonds
1/4 c parmesan cheeese
1 large egg, beaten
1 dash(es) ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • 1. In a saucepan, over medium-high heat, combine butter and flour to make a roux. When the roux comes together as a ball, add chicken broth and onions, stirring constantly. Add remaining sauce ingredients and heat it all together, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 350 F. Mix filling ingredients and stuff cannelloni shells (do not precook shells). Pour a layer of sauce in a 9 x 13 pan. Add to the cannelloni to the pan. Coat cannelloni with remaining sauce.
  • 3. Bake for 50 - 60 minutes. Broil for last 5 minutes.

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