Corny Chicken Cannelloni

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 12
Corny Chicken Cannelloni with Spaghetti Sauce and Cream Cheese
in Pasta

Prep

25 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

250 g frozen chopped spinach , leaves
1 onion , finely chopped
30 g butter
250 g ground chicken
130 g corn kernels , drained
2 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs
130 g diced red capsicums , drained
1 egg , lightly beaten
120 g instant cannelloni tubes
250 ml spaghetti sauce
140 g cream cheese spread

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
540
Sugar
7g
Fat
32g
Corny Chicken Cannelloni is a unique and tasty twist on traditional cannelloni. This dish is made with ground chicken, corn kernels, red capsicum, and spinach, all wrapped up in cannelloni tubes and topped with spaghetti sauce and cream cheese. It is a great option for dinner parties or a cozy family meal. Leftovers can be reheated for an easy and delicious lunch the next day.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2.Cook frozen spinach according to the package instructions and drain well.
3.In a frying pan over medium heat, cook onion in butter until softened.
4.Add ground chicken, corn kernels, breadcrumbs, and capsicums to the pan. Cook until chicken is no longer pink.
5.In a bowl, mix the cooked spinach with the chicken mixture and add the beaten egg. Combine well.
6.Using a spoon, fill the cannelloni tubes with the chicken mixture.
7.In a baking dish, spread a layer of spaghetti sauce.
8.Place the filled cannelloni tubes on top of the sauce and cover with more sauce.
9.Spoon cream cheese over the top of the sauce.
10.Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden.
11.Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

Corny Chicken Cannelloni is a hearty and flavorful pasta dish made with ground chicken, vegetables, and cream cheese.

It is easy to make, and the leftovers can be stored in the fridge for a few days.

CONS

This recipe requires some prep work, and it can take a bit of time to assemble the cannelloni tubes.

It is also a fairly rich dish, so it may not be suitable for those on a strict diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe contains plenty of protein from the chicken and spinach.
It also has some vitamin C from the red capsicums and fiber from the spinach.
However, it is a high-fat and high-calorie dish due to the cheese and butter used.

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