HAM AND CHICKEN CANNELLONI WITH SAUCE

Ham and Chicken Cannelloni with Sauce image

Provided by Lynette !

Categories Pasta

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 c butter, melted
1/4 c all-purpose flour
2 c half and half
1 1/2 tsp chicken-flavored bouillon granules
1/8 tsp ground white pepper
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 c grated romano cheese, divided
7 cannelloni pasta shells, uncooked
3 Tbsp sliced green onions
2 Tbsp butter, melted
10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1 c cooked chicken, finely chopped
1 c cooked ham, finely chopped
2 large eggs, beaten
3/4 tsp dried italian seasoning
1/4 tsp black pepper

Steps:

1. Saute the garlic in 1/4 cup butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat until golden. Add the flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add half-and-half, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and bubbly.
2. Stir in the bouillon granules and white pepper. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup Romano cheese, stirring until the cheeses melt. Set aside, and keep warm.
3. Cook cannelloni shells according to the package directions; drain well, and set aside.
4. Saute the green onions in 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet, over medium heat until tender. Remove from the heat; add remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, remaining 1/4 cup Romano cheese, spinach, and remaining ingredients, stirring well.
5. Stuff the cannelloni shells with the spinach mixture. Place the cannelloni shells in a greased 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch baking dish. Spoon the reserved cheese sauce over the stuffed shells.
6. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.