These stuffed cannelloni are pure weeknight comfort: tender pasta tubes filled with seasoned chicken, smothered in rich tomato sauce and blanketed with bubbling mozzarella. They come together with simple pantry ingredients and bake into a golden, cheesy dinner the whole table will love. If you enjoy chicken dinners, try our Classic Juicy Chicken Cutlets and Crispy Chicken Lavash Wrap next.
Ingredients
- 1 package cannelloni pasta tubes
- 700 g (1.5 lb) ground chicken
- 1 zucchini, grated (optional)
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 jar tomato sauce
- 300 g (3 cups) shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Mix the ground chicken with the zucchini, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a piping bag for easy filling.
- Fill the cannelloni and arrange in a baking dish. Spoon over the tomato sauce and add water until the pasta is fully covered. Season and top with grated cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 50 minutes, until the pasta is tender. Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes so the cheese browns.
Tips
- Use a piping bag for quick, neat filling, and do not overfill the tubes or they may split.
- Make sure the pasta is fully covered with sauce and water before baking, so every tube cooks tender.
- For more pasta inspiration, browse the recipes on Allrecipes.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 185 kcal | Protein 10.4 g | Fat 11 g | Carbs 11.2 g