CHICKEN & SPINACH CANNELLONI IN A CREAMY SAUCE

Chicken & Spinach Cannelloni in a Creamy Sauce image

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.