Greek Style Chicken Wrapped in Phyllo

JanetB-KY's Note:

Posted for Zaar World Tour 2006; this one sounds so good. Can't wait to hear how people like it.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
• 2 tablespoons parsley flakes
• 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (10 ounce) 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

Directions:

1. Pound chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap to 1/4 inch thickness.
2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat; add chicken; cook until brown on both sides; remove & drain on paper towels then set aside.
3. Wipe out skillet, then melt 1/4 cup butter in same skillet over medium heat.
4. Add onion; cook and stir until golden; add mushrooms, parsley flakes, dill, garlic and spinach; cook and stir about 2 minutes.
5. Stir in flour, mixing well. Gradually stir in vermouth; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened; stir in ricotta, feta, salt and pepper; remove from heat.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F
7. Brush melted butter on 1 phyllo sheet; sprinkle with bread crumbs; cover with another sheet; brush with butter.
8. Place chicken breast in center of phyllo; spoon 1/6 of the spinach/cheese mixture on top.
9. Fold phyllo over chicken, turning ends under; repeat for each chicken breast.
10. Place in a single layer in well greased baking pan & brush tops with butter. Bake for 45 minutes or until brown.

Reviews

[Fairy Godmother]

These were amazing, they made for a really fantastic dinner party.

[Everything Sweet]

Great flavor! It takes sometime to prepare, so plan ahead. I tired to make this lower fat by using fat free cheeses and light butter. It tasted good, but I think next time I will use the full fat products and I might increase the cheese. My phyllo fell apart a little as I was putting everything together. I also used fresh spinach and mushrooms. I didn't have dry vermouth so I used sweet vermouth instead. Overall, this was great and I will make again.

[Ladykat]

This recipe was fantastic. I wouldn't change a thing. I had never worked with phyllo before and that was challenging, but totally worth it. Thanks for posting this. I can't wait to serve it to guests.