Chicken And Spinach Cannelloni Rolls

Easy Chicken And Spinach Cannelloni Rolls are like a tasty lasagna rolled up in pasta love. Will you love the filling or the sauce more?

Chicken and Spinach Cannelloni rolls

Chicken And Spinach Cannelloni Rolls

Also try my Chicken and Spinach Casserole, it’s another great pasta dish using some of the same ingredients. A great dessert recipe to pair is this Strawberries and Cream Cake!

Brace yourself, I have come up with the BEST recipe that I’ve ever created to date. Chicken And Spinach Cannelloni Rolls. Seriously.

I could have taken my tried, tested and true Lasagna recipe and made a delicious meal for my family using the lasagna sheets. Yet, I while I’m trying new things, why not keep try a whole new recipe?

The following is a blend of my cannelloni recipe and a couple ingredients which I thought would make this new one stand out – with the delicious Rosé Sauce.

easy cannelloni rolls

For the moment, pretend I’m shaking you by the shoulders while screaming…

this Chicken And Spinach Cannelloni Rolls recipe is to DIE FOR!!

I don’t post recipes on here that I don’t think people will enjoy. I would recommend all the tasties found in the Recipe Box at My Organized Chaos, because I like them a ton.

This recipe is so much easier than trying to fill cannelloni tubes. You simple use pre-cooked lasagna sheets and roll them up!

Rolled cannelloni is one of the easiest chicken recipes and baked pastas that I make.

chicken cannelloni rolls

Ingredients to Make Chicken Cannelloni

You’ll need the following simple ingredients to make this easy cannelloni recipe. The full detailed instructions are on the printable recipe card below for this chicken cannelloni recipe.

  • skinless boneless Chicken Breasts
  • package ready made lasagna noodles
  • Chopped Spinach Leaves
  • Olive Oil
  • fresh Ricotta Cheese
  • Onion
  • garlic clove
  • Italian Pasta Sauce
  • Rose Sauce
  • Mozzarella cheese or a blend with some Cheddar Cheese
  • salt and black pepper to taste

How to Make Chicken Cannelloni

Whipping up the mixture for the filling is super easy. Rolling them in lasagna sheets is just as simple. Then you have the two-blend sauce which is a no-brainer.

You start by mincing the cooked chicken using a food processor. You can also use just shredded chicken if you don’t have a processor. The goal is small pieces.

Then heat oil in a medium saucepan or frying pan, over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes, or until tender.

Add chicken mince and cook for 5 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon. Set aside to cool.

A bowl of food with chicken and spinach, with Chicken cannelloni

Preheat the oven. In a large bowl combine Ricotta cheese, chopped fresh spinach and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add chicken mixture to Ricotta mixture and blend well.

Cut lasagna sheets crossways so that each of the pasta sheets makes 2. Grease a deep baking dish and pour Rose Sauce on the bottom.

Add 1 cup pasta sauce on top of the Rose Sauce and blend just a little bit.

Take one pasta sheet and place approximately 1/4 cup of the chicken filling along one edge of the pasta and roll. Place {seam down} in the dish and repeat with remaining sheets, jelly-roll style.

how to make easy cannelloni

Pour remaining sauce over the rolls and sprinkle cheese on top. I sprinkled a little of the mixture on top along with some parmesan cheese as well. This is optional though.

Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until top bubbles. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

chicken and spinach cannelloni rolls

This recipe is easy to make and so very delicious you just might want it again the next day. We have! It’s also a great use of leftover chicken and rotisserie chicken.

Not only have I told people to make it, but I have happily offered to make it for them just to ensure they they got a taste. Simple recipes are meant to be shared!

What can I say? I’m as helpful as I am a recruiter. Let me tell you, they were hooked at first taste. The cheesy ricotta, delicious tomato sauce, and just the entire recipe is a crowd pleaser!

My family has claimed this Chicken And Spinach Cannelloni Rolls recipe is “better than I’ve ever gotten in an Italian restaurant”. Blush, ya I know.

chicken spinach cannelloni rolls

The kids? I didn’t even notice them eating it so fast, until their plates were licked clean {really!}. We had enough for leftovers for the next night, and discovered they are even better warmed up.

Then the day after that, I was tempted to make it again.

That’s when I learned my lesson to make double batches and freeze a second portion for next time. Yep, this freezes up very nice for later.

I love it when I’m so excited to share a favourite recipe. This one is hands down one of our favourites of all time. O just love the creamy ricotta spinach chicken taste.

For those that love easy Italian dishes, you also must try this Slow Cooker Easy Lasagne. YUM!

easy chicken spinach cannelloni

What to serve with Chicken Cannelloni

I usually serve this dish with Caesar salad and garlic toast, it makes for the perfect Italian meal.

Any tossed salad or green will do. You can also serve with a fresh baguette slice or garlic toast. Try our homemade Air Fryer Garlic Bread.

Storing

Place leftovers in an airtight container or cover completely with plastic wrap. This dish can be refrigerated for yup to 4 days. To re-heat, you can use the oven or microwave until the internal temperature reaches 165.

Also take note that you can make it in the morning and bake later. This is a great recipe that the whole family will love.

Enjoy friends!

😉

chicken caneollini recipe

Chicken And Spinach Cannelloni Rolls

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Easy Chicken And Spinach Cannelloni Rolls are like a tasty lasagna rolled up in pasta love. Will you love the filling or the sauce more?

Ingredients

  • 3 skinless boneless Chicken Breasts {cooked}
  • 1 pkg ready made Lasagna Sheets
  • 1 cup Chopped Spinach Leaves
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 500 g fresh Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 Onion, finely chopped
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1 jar Italian Pasta Sauce
  • 1.5 cups Rose Sauce
  • 1 cup Mozza or Cheddar Cheese {optional yet encouraged}
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Mince Chicken Breasts using a processor
  2. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes, or until tender.
  3. Add chicken mince and cook for 5 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon. Set aside to cool.
  4. Preheat over to 350°F
  5. In a bowl combine Ricotta, chopped spinach and a pinch salt and pepper. Add chicken mixture to Ricotta mixture and blend well.
  6. Cut lasagna sheets crossways so that each sheet makes 2.
  7. Grease a deep baking dish and spread the Rose Sauce on the bottom. Add 1 cup pasta sauce on top of the Rose Sauce and blend just a little.
  8. Take one pasta sheet and place approx.1/4 cup of filling along one edge of the pasta and roll.
  9. Place {seam down} in the dish and repeat with remaining sheets.
  10. Pour remaining Italian Pasta Sauce over the rolls and sprinkle cheese on top of sauce {I sprinkled a little of the mixture on top as well, since I had some left. That's optional though}
  11. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until top bubbles. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 345Saturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 851mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 2gSugar: 6gProtein: 27g

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A close up of Chicken cannelloni

Created by Tammi Roy

Tammi Roy is the founder of My Organized Chaos, a Canadian food and lifestyle blog. She lives in Alberta, Canada and is the mom of three beautiful teenage girls. Tammi’s passions are her family, creating and sharing delicious recipes, travelling and photography. Learn more about Tammi.

68 Comments

    1. You must try Kristen, it will change the way you look at Pasta!
      Thanks for sharing with your FB fans as well, hugs and best weekend wishes!

    1. good for you for making, I’ve never tried. The intent was always there, but time, energy … meh. Kudos to you though, that’s great!

  1. Soooo pinned this! I don’t know if I will find Olivieri products around here, but I’ll look. Either way, I’ll give these a go!

    1. Where are you Heather? I noticed that Walmart had a full stock and Sobeys had a few varieties. My closest grocer doesn’t carry them, but hopefully soon. Good thing I live in a small city though, going to another is usually the norm.

      Thanks for pinning!
      🙂

      1. Ireland. LOL…I’m pretty well accustomed to having to adapt recipes I find online to use products I can find here. I’m sure I’ll figure something out! Who knows…maybe they are sold here?!

        1. Fresh lasagna sheets are sold at pretty much all large grocery stores in the UK, Heather. I get mine at either Morrisons or Sainsbury’s so if you’ve got one of those near, you’ll be able to find them no problem. They’re typically near the fresh made pizzas. Good luck and enjoy the meal! 🙂

    1. Becky – I crave!! In fact, I don’t have anything planned yet for tonights supper… hmmm
      ;P

  2. That definately looks yummy! I like spinach a lot in things, kind of kicks up the iron quotient..

  3. The picture is making my mouth water already…I too usually make my own Pasta but I have to say that I am going to try your recipe. I know my family will love as anything with chicken and past together will become a fave in our house and I thank you for sharing!

  4. What a great product and a really tasty recipe. I’ve always hated the chore of waiting for the water to boil, and then the pasta, and then draining, yada yada – so this skips all those steps and saves quite a bit of time.

  5. This looks amazing… totally making this next Friday for friends… yummy!!!! thanks for sharing

  6. Must try the Olivieri Lasagna Sheets! These look way too good and pretty easy to make.

  7. Whoa! My grandmother would be proud if I could master this one. (She’s from Palermo, Sicily) 😉 Sure looks tasty & my hubby would gobble it up for sure!

  8. Thanks for sharing, these look very yummy and not too complicated to make. Adding step by step pics to go along with the recipes help so much 🙂

  9. I’ve wanted to try making cannelloni, but wasn’t sure how I’d get them stuffed. I had no idea there was a product like this! I’ll be checking to see if it’s available in the US. Thanks for this recipe!

  10. I have never tried the fresh pasta products, but this is a great meal idea and I will have to try it

  11. I am on my way out the door with a list of the ingredients I don’t have one hand. So making this for dinner tonight!

  12. I’ve seen these at the store, and have contemplated trying them, but always go for the dry out of fear I suppose. I’m glad someone reviewed these. I will definitely be picking some up… and your recipe sounds delicious!

  13. These really do look delicious. I just might have to try these. I love Italian food

  14. OH MY GOSH! This looks and sounds delicious! Definately going to give this a try this week!

  15. Yummy and I might even be able to get some spinach into the family with these, thanks for sharing!

  16. Unfortunately I can’t get Olivieri Lasagna Sheets in my local store, the ones available are dry so unable to roll, and also I can’t get Cannelloni. Next time we get off the peninsula we will have to stock up on even more products

  17. ive made this but used lasanga noodles and yes it is really good I may try it with the cannelloni ones they freeze so good too.

  18. You caught my attention with this recipe with the chicken, spinach, and cheese. Thank you for sharing.

  19. Your enthusiasm for this recipe has sold me on it! Can’t wait to try it for visitors I am having soon … after your praise, I am sure that it will turn out well without doing a sample first. Thanks for sharing!

  20. I haven’t made Cannelloni before but after reading this recipe I think I might just have to try it

  21. I love this recipe and it’s a staple in our dinner rotation. I finally decided to make a double batch to freeze! But should I cook and then freeze? Or just assemble and freeze? Thanks!☺️

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