chicken & spinach cannelloni in a creamy sauce

Recipe by
Alice C
Richmond Hill, ON

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.

yield 6 - 8
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For chicken & spinach cannelloni in a creamy sauce

  • CREAM SAUCE
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 3 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 md
    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 lg
    egg, beaten
  • 1 dash
    ground nutmeg

How To Make chicken & spinach cannelloni in a creamy sauce

  • 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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