Best Chicken Breast In Phyllo Recipes

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PHYLLO CHICKEN



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Some years ago I found this recipe and streamlined it to fit our family. The broccoli adds a lot to the rich flavor. Phyllo is fun to work with, and its flakiness turns standard ingredients into a special, satisfying entree. -Joyce Mummau, Mt. Airy, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
12 sheets phyllo dough (14x9 inches)
3 cups diced cooked chicken
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
2 cups shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese
6 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half cream or evaporated milk
1/2 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Brush sides and bottom of a 13x9-in. baking dish with some of the melted butter. Place one sheet of phyllo in bottom of dish; lightly brush with butter. Repeat with five more sheets of phyllo. Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out. , In a large bowl, combine the chicken, bacon, broccoli and cheese; spread evenly over phyllo in baking dish. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, milk, salt and pepper; pour over chicken mixture. Cover filling with one sheet of phyllo; brush with butter. Repeat with remaining phyllo dough. Brush top with remaining butter. , Bake, uncovered, until light golden brown and thermometer reads 160°, 35-40 minutes. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 195mg cholesterol, Sodium 659mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

CHICKEN IN PHYLLO



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This great recipe is from my good friend Lorraine. Lovely served with Rice Pilaf and green beans or asparagus. Your guests will be impressed with this one.

Provided by Sageca

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup green onion, chopped
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 teaspoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3/4 teaspoon tarragon
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 garlic clove, crushed
6 sheets frozen phyllo dough
6 boneless chicken breasts
6 slices swiss cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Make sauce by combining green onions, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic cloves and tarragon. Set aside.
  • Brush one sheet of phyllo with butter.
  • Place one chicken breast in one corner.
  • Spoon on the sauce.
  • Top with slice of cheese.
  • Roll over the phyllo sheet placing the fold inside.
  • Brush with melted butter.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 1 hour in a preheated 350°F oven.
  • Tip: Notes Remove phyllo from freezer night before. When ready to prepare, take out 6 sheets and return package of phyllo to freezer. Place you phyllo between damp sheets of paper towels. Cover with tea towel to keep them damp, otherwise they will dry up and become brittle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706.3, Fat 49.9, SaturatedFat 21.7, Cholesterol 174.2, Sodium 684.5, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 43.1

MY MOMMY'S PHYLLO CHICKEN



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Make and share this My Mommy's Phyllo Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ethans Mom

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless chicken breasts
8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
melted butter
4 pieces roasted red peppers
4 pieces asiago cheese or 4 pieces provolone cheese
8 spinach leaves
salt
pepper
extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Pan sear the chicken in EVOO that has been seasoned with salt and pepper.
  • Coat one sheet of phyllo with butter and place second sheet of phyllo on top and coat with butter. Repeat this step until you have used all the phyllo. You should have 4 piles each with 2 sheets of phyllo.
  • Cut chicken in half, and stuff with cheese, spinach and peppers.
  • Place each chicken breast in middle of phyllo and fold up to make a packet.
  • Brush outside with butter.
  • Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes, phyllo should be brown and crispy.
  • Serve with garlic mashed potatoes and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.6, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 290.7, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 33.5

CHEESY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI BAKED IN PHYLLO



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Make and share this Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Baked in Phyllo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by NYSheDevil

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 large boneless chicken breasts, cubed
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian spices
1 cup frozen broccoli florets
1 roasted red pepper, chopped
9 -10 sheets packaged phyllo dough
2 -3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
6 fluid ounces beer (half bottle, I used Corona)
1 cup heavy cream
2 -3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 -3 dashes ground nutmeg
2 -3 dashes Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Brown chicken in medium pan with olive oil.
  • While chicken is cooking, sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder,chili powder and italian seasonings. Cook chicken through, then remove from heat and set aside.
  • Cheese Sauce:.
  • Melt butter in medium sauce pan over low/medium heat. Stir in flour to make a thick paste. Keep stirring and add beer slowly. Next, add whipping cream. Add cheese a little bit at at time, stirring constantly. Once cheese is melted, turn heat to low and start on your phyllo dough.
  • Oil bottom and sides of a 9x12 baking pan then lay down 3 sheets of phyllo. Add chicken, give the cheese sauce a stir and pour half over the chicken. Lay 3 more sheets of phyllo over chicken, then add broccoli and roasted red peppers and the rest of the cheese sauce. Cover with remaining sheets of phyllo, scrunching them up a little to make them brown and crispy. Drizzle a little olive oil on top to help brown.
  • Bake at 375 for 35 minutes.

CHICKEN BREASTS IN PHYLLO PASTRY



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Easy way to do chicken breasts in pastry. Use refrigerated rather than freezer phyllo pastry, it is easier to work with.

Provided by Ninna

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 chicken breasts (or thighs)
salt & pepper
4 sheets phyllo pastry
1 cup pesto sauce (or sun-dried tomato pesto)
olive oil flavored cooking spray

Steps:

  • Poach chicken breasts or lightly pan fry until only half cooked with seasonings of choice.
  • Spread chicken with pesto and wrap each breast in two sheets of phyllo sprayed between with olive oil spray.
  • Brush with beaten egg or yolk and bake in hot oven 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes.

GREEK PHYLLO-WRAPPED CHICKEN



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This is a fairly easy to make dish that you can serve for either a family dinner or for a dinner party. It is excellent served with a steamed green such as spinach or rapini, simply dressed with a little olive oil and garlic.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 egg yolks
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup chopped of fresh mint
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 sheets phyllo pastry
1/3 cup butter, melted
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • In bowl, mash together feta cheese, egg yolks and garlic.
  • Mix in onions, parsley, mint and pepper.
  • With sharp knife held horizontally and starting at rounded side, cut chicken in half almost but not all the way through; open like a book.
  • Spread feta mixture evenly on 1 half of each breast; fold breast over to enclose.
  • Place 1 sheet of phyllo on work surface, keeping remainder covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out.
  • Brush lightly with some of the butter; top with second sheet and brush lightly with butter.
  • Centre 1 breast on phyllo about 2 inches from the short edge; fold long sides over chicken and roll up.
  • Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Place in lightly greased baking dish; brush with remaining butter.
  • If making ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
  • Bake in 350 degree F oven until crisp and golden, about 45 minutes.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.9, Fat 30.8, SaturatedFat 17.3, Cholesterol 232.5, Sodium 884.8, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2, Protein 35.1

STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WRAPPED IN PHYLLO



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Make and share this Stuffed Chicken Breasts Wrapped in Phyllo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, flattened to about 1/8-inch
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups feta cheese or 2 cups mozzarella cheese, mixed
1 (8 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (drained and chopped)
1/4 cup white wine
1 (10 ounce) bag Baby Spinach (fresh)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Mix feta and mozzarella cheese, sun dried tomatoes, and white wine together in a bowl. Spread each breast with cheese mixture and add small amount of spinach (do not over stuff as it will not roll up securely). Roll in jelly roll fashion - tuck ends lightly to seal. Set aside.
  • Cut sheets of Phyllo dough in half making two sets of squares. Using four sheets separate each sheet and spread with butter, stacking together. Place a stuffed chicken breast on the Phyllo and roll up folding sides in to secure the chicken. Arrange in a buttered baking dish and butter the top of the Phyllo again. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper.
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake 1 hour at 300°F Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes or until Phyllo is flakey on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.2, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 133.3, Sodium 827.6, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 37.7

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