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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Cannelloni

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Prep time
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Cook time
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Serves
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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Cannelloni
Catelli Express Cannelloni

Ingredients

  • 18 CATELLI EXPRESS Cannelloni
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) cottage cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) finely chopped rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup (250 mL) thawed, frozen broccoli florets, finely chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
  • 3 1/4 cups (800 mL) 2% milk
  • finely chopped parsley or green onion (optional)

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Combine cottage cheese with chicken, broccoli and 1/2 cup (125 mL) Cheddar cheese; set aside. Melt butter in a saucepan set over medium heat. Stir in flour, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Gradually, whisk in milk. Cook, stirring, for 10 minutes or until sauce thickens. Stir in 1 cup (250 mL) cheese.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spread 1 cup (250 mL) sauce in 13 x 9-inch (3 L) baking dish. Fill cannelloni shells with chicken mixture. Arrange filled cannelloni in baking dish. Top evenly with remaining sauce.

Tips: To make it easy to fill cannelloni, spoon mixture into a zip top bag. Cut a corner and squeeze bag to pipe filling into each end of shells.
For easier preparation, chop chicken and broccoli in a food processor.
To quick-thaw broccoli, run under warm water in a colander; drain well before chopping.

Step 3

Bake, covered,for 45 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with parsley (if using).