Ingredients

8 ounces chicken breasts , cooked
1 ounce fresh spinach , chopped
1 ounce sun-dried tomato , sliced
16 ounces ricotta cheese
3 ounces mozzarella cheese , shredded
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
12 sheets lasagna noodles
16 ounces alfredo sauce
16 ounces marinara sauce
3 ounces parmesan cheese , grated
Romano's Macaroni Grill Chicken Cannelloni is a classic Italian dish that features rolled-up lasagna noodles stuffed with a cheesy mixture of chicken, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. The stuffing is then covered with a fusion of marinara and alfredo sauce that give it a rich and unique flavor. It's a one-dish meal that's perfect for family dinner or a weekend get-together with friends. Chicken Cannelloni is the perfect comfort food that will surely satisfy even the pickiest eaters.

Instructions

1.Cook lasagna noodles for about 10 mins, drain then set aside.
2.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
3.Add cooked chicken, spinach, sun-dried tomato, ricotta cheese, 2 ounces of mozzarella cheese in a large mixing bowl. Add black pepper and salt, mix until all ingredients are well combined.
4.Spoon the mixture over each lasagna noodle and roll them up.
5.In a baking pan, spread marinara sauce on the bottom then place the rolled cannelloni on top of the sauce.
6.Spread alfredo sauce on top of the cannelloni, and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
7.Bake the cannelloni in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
8.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

Romano’s Macaroni Grill Chicken Cannelloni is a filling and hearty dish that is perfect for family dinner.
The fusion of alfredo and marinara sauce give it a unique flavor.

It’s an easy-to-make one-dish meal that takes only an hour to put together.

CONS

Chicken Cannelloni has a high calorie and fat content due to its cheese and cream-based sauce ingredients.
It’s not recommended for those who are watching their cholesterol.

It may take some practice to roll the cannelloni without ripping the lasagna noodles.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken Cannelloni is a good source of protein because of the chicken and cheese. Spinach is also rich in vitamin C, iron and other nutrients that are good for strengthening the bones and supports immune system. Sun-dried tomatoes, on the other hand are low in calories and high in lycopene which is good for the heart.

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