Hearty Chicken and Mushroom Cannelloni Recipe

Ingredients:

• 12-16 cannelloni tubes
• 2 cups of cooked and shredded chicken
• 2 cups of sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup of ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup of chicken broth
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream
• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of dried basil
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Cook the cannelloni tubes in boiling salted water until al dente. Rinse under cold water and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the shredded chicken, basil, oregano, salt and pepper and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. In a bowl, mix together the ricotta, Parmesan, 1 tablespoon of parsley and salt and pepper to taste.
6. Stuff the cannelloni tubes with the chicken and mushroom mixture using a teaspoon or a piping bag.
7. In a small bowl, mix together the chicken broth, heavy cream and 1 tablespoon of parsley.
8. Spread some of the sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
9. Arrange the stuffed cannelloni tubes in the dish and pour the remaining sauce over them.
10. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top of the dish.
11. Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Introduction:

Cannelloni is a popular Italian dish that can be filled with anything you like, but the chicken and mushroom version is a particularly hearty and delicious variation. Not only is it a perfect comfort food dish, but it’s also a great way to use up leftovers from your roast chicken dinner.

One of the coolest things about this recipe is that it can be made up to a day in advance and be kept in the fridge until you’re ready to cook it. This makes it a perfect dish to prepare for a dinner party or special occasion.

The trick to getting the perfect al dente texture of the cannelloni tubes without them falling apart is to rinse them under cold water immediately after cooking them. This stops the cooking process and also makes them easier to handle when filling them with the chicken and mushroom mixture.

So, if you’re in the mood for some delicious Italian comfort food, give this hearty chicken and mushroom cannelloni recipe a try and let me know what you think!