Ground Chicken and Spinach Cannelloni
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
🥘 Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
🔪 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 5
📏 Yield: 10 Cannelloni
🔑 Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Kid Friendly, < 60 Mins, Oven, Stove Top
Description:
Indulge in the savory flavors of this delightful Ground Chicken and Spinach Cannelloni recipe, inspired by a culinary gem found online and refined to perfection. Bursting with wholesome ingredients, this dish is not only scrumptious but also versatile, as it can be crafted with ground turkey for an equally satisfying alternative.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ground chicken |
| 1/2 | Onion |
| 5 cloves | Garlic |
| 10 oz | Frozen chopped spinach |
| 3/4 tsp | Black pepper |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 15 oz | Tomato sauce |
| 1 handful | Fresh basil |
| 1 handful | Fresh oregano |
| 10 oz | Fresh Parmesan cheese |
| 1/2 cup | Mozzarella cheese |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 485.1
- Fat Content: 17.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 110.2mg
- Sodium Content: 1521.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 48g
- Fiber Content: 4.6g
- Sugar Content: 5g
- Protein Content: 35.9g
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
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Saute Chicken Mixture: In a skillet, saute ground chicken, diced onion, and minced garlic until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. Use a spatula to break up the chicken into small pieces, ensuring even cooking. This should take about 5 minutes.
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Add Spinach and Seasonings: To the cooked chicken mixture, add the frozen chopped spinach (thawed and drained), salt, black pepper, and half of the freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Mix everything together until well combined.
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Prepare Tomato Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the tomato sauce with freshly chopped basil and oregano. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
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Assemble Cannelloni: Take out a baking dish and spread a thin layer of the prepared tomato sauce on the bottom. Take an egg roll wrapper and place approximately 1/3 cup of the chicken-spinach mixture along one side, lengthwise. Fold the shorter side of the wrapper over the mixture, followed by folding over both sides to enclose the filling. Roll tightly to form a cylinder, ensuring the edges are sealed. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
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Layer and Bake: Arrange the filled cannelloni in the baking dish. Top them with the remaining tomato sauce and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top. Finally, add a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
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Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the cannelloni are heated through.
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Serve: Once baked, remove the cannelloni from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired, and enjoy this delectable meal with your loved ones!
With its flavorful filling wrapped in delicate egg roll wrappers and smothered in a savory tomato sauce, this Ground Chicken and Spinach Cannelloni is sure to become a family favorite. Whether served as a comforting weeknight dinner or showcased at special gatherings, this dish promises to delight taste buds and satisfy cravings for wholesome goodness.
