Corny Chicken Cannelloni

Elevate your dinner table with this hearty and delicious Corny Chicken Cannelloni recipe, a fusion of classic Italian comfort food and savory, sweet flavors. Tender cannelloni pasta tubes are generously stuffed with a creamy mixture of shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, and sweet corn, then nestled in a rich tomato sauce infused with garlic, oregano, and basil. Topped with melty mozzarella and nutty Parmesan, this baked pasta dish offers a golden, bubbly finish your family will adore. Ready in just over an hour and perfect for cozy weeknight meals or an impressive dinner party entrée, this recipe delivers a crowd-pleasing blend of textures and flavors. Serve it fresh out of the oven with a crisp salad or garlic bread for a complete, satisfying meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 pieces cannelloni pasta tubes
• 2 cups cooked chicken breast
• 1 cup sweet corn kernels
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups diced tomatoes (canned)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, sweet corn, ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, half of the shredded mozzarella cheese, and the egg. Mix until well incorporated.

Step 5

Using a spoon, carefully stuff each cannelloni tube with the chicken and corn mixture. Place the filled tubes in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.

Step 6

Pour the prepared tomato sauce evenly over the filled cannelloni. Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese on top.

Step 7

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 8

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve warm. Enjoy your Corny Chicken Cannelloni!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1851.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2782.6

Total Fat 128.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 817.5mg	0%
Sodium 5738.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 188.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.6g	0%
Total Sugars 40.8g
Protein 232.5g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 2897.9mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 2487.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.7%

Protein: 32.8%

Carbs: 26.5%