Greek Style Chicken Wrapped in Phyllo

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Greek Style Chicken Wrapped in Phyllo Recipe
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup butter
1 large onion , chopped
1 can sliced mushrooms , drained
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
1 garlic clove , minced
1 package frozen chopped spinach , cooked & drained well
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup vermouth or 1/3 cup dry white wine
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup feta cheese
salt & pepper
1/2 cup melted butter
12 sheets phyllo dough
dry breadcrumbs

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
543
Sugar
2g
Fat
36g
If you're looking for a fancy chicken dish that can wow your dinner guests, then Greek Style Chicken Wrapped in Phyllo is a perfect choice. This dish adds a new twist to your regular chicken dinners; it’s wrapped, stuffed, and baked to perfection! Chicken is the perfect protein option, and the spinach, feta, and ricotta cheese all provide a unique set of tastes. The wrapping adds an extra layer of texture and flavor to the dish, and the result is a golden, flaky and crispy chicken that is sure to become a fan favorite. To accompany this delicious dish, it is best to prepare a side of green salad and/or a glass of refreshing juice.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.In a large skillet, saute onions in 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat until translucent.
3.Add mushrooms and garlic and cook until mushrooms release all of their liquid.
4.Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to combine.
5.Add vermouth (or white wine), stirring constantly until sauce thickens.
6.Add cooked spinach, ricotta cheese, feta cheese, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper, stirring well to combine all ingredients.
7.Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
8.Trim any fat from the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
9.In a skillet, heat 1/4 cup of butter and 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat.
10.Fry chicken breasts until lightly browned on both sides.
11.Remove chicken from skillet and let cool to room temperature.
12.Take 2 sheets of phyllo dough and brush with melted butter.
13.Sprinkle with dry breadcrumbs.
14.Place a chicken breast on top, then spoon some of the spinach-cheese mixture over the chicken.
15.Fold dough around chicken and fold under the ends.
16.Place on a greased baking sheet, seam side down.
17.Repeat until all chicken breasts are wrapped.
18.Brush melted butter over the top of each chicken breast.
19.Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until golden brown and crispy.

PROS

This dish is a great way to get your daily protein intake, as it is high in lean protein.

The phyllo dough provides a crunchy texture alongside the moist chicken and tasty, cheesy spinach mixture.

It’s also a dish that looks and tastes impressive, making it perfect for hosting guests.

CONS

The recipe requires a bit more effort and time than some other chicken dishes.

Phyllo dough can be a little tricky to work with, requiring careful handling.

In addition, feta cheese can be quite salty so it’s important to be mindful of salt content in other ingredients.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of lean protein that helps maintain strong bones and muscles.
Spinach and ricotta cheese are both naturally rich in calcium, which strengthens bones and teeth.
And, since it’s baked, rather than fried, it is not as high in fat as some other dishes with chicken.

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