Best Cranberry Chicken Phyllo Cups Recipes

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CHICKEN, SPINACH AND DRIED CRANBERRY PHYLLO PIE



Chicken, Spinach and Dried Cranberry Phyllo Pie image

Source: Anne Lindsay's New Light Cooking According to the author this recipe is a favorite of Toronto caterers Caroline McRobbie and Laurien Trowell of C'est Cheese Encore. All it needs is a salad and some crusty bread. TIP: For 2 cups of cooked, cubed chicken, microwave 2 large chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb), loosely covered, for 7 minutes on high or until the chicken is no longer pink inside.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h12m

Yield 1 pie, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 cups 2% evaporated milk
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, grated
2 (300 g) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup pine nuts or 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 egg
2 cups cooked chicken, cubed (see tip in recipe description)
4 sheets phyllo pastry
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Whisk milk with flour in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring, until thickened.
  • Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg; let cool slightly.
  • Drain spinach and squeeze out water.
  • Using a nonstick skillet, melt 1 tbsp of the butter over medium-high heat and cook the spinach, garlic, pine nuts & cranberries, stirring, until garlic begins to colour (about 5 minutes).
  • Stir egg into milk mixture then stir into spinach mixture along with the chicken.
  • Melt remaining butter.
  • Spray pie plate with nonstick spray.
  • Cut phyllo in half crosswise and drape across pie plate so 1/3 overhangs the plate.
  • Brush lightly with butter and press into plate.
  • Repeat with each sheet, layering and fanning sheets to overlap slightly and evenly cover pie plate.
  • Spoon filling into pastry then fold edges over filling to form 2 1/2 inch border.(if making ahead pie can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 hours at this point).
  • Place pie on baking sheet, cover lightly with foil and bake in 375F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until pastry is golden.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 80.4, Sodium 403.4, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 1.4, Protein 18.6

CRANBERRY CHICKEN PHYLLO CUPS



Cranberry Chicken Phyllo Cups image

These pretty appetizers made with chicken, dried cranberries and walnuts will delight your guests, and they're healthy, too!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (1.9 oz) frozen mini phyllo shells (15 shells)
1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
3/4 cup finely chopped cooked chicken breast
1 container (6 oz) Greek Fat Free plain yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
2 green onions, chopped (2 medium)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Thaw phyllo shells as directed on package.
  • In medium bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of the cranberries and the remaining ingredients.
  • Spoon generous teaspoonfuls mixture into shells. Garnish with remaining 2 tablespoons cranberries and, if desired, rosemary sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

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