Chicken Cannelloni Recipe

By Booper-2

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 small green pepper, chopped
• 1 small red pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
• Cooked pasta, optional

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 35mins
Cooking time 65mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, saute onion, peppers, garlic, celery and mushrooms in oil until onion is tender. Add tomato paste, tomatoes, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, pound chicken breasts to 1/4-in. thickness. Combine ricotta cheese, green onions, Parmesan, parsley, pepper and remaining Italian seasoning; divide evenly and spoon on top of chicken breasts. Roll up; place seam side down in an 8-in. square baking dish. Spoon sauce over chicken.

Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with pasta if desired.
Yield: 4-6 servings.