Best Greek Strudel With Chicken And Rice Recipes

CHICKEN & WILD RICE STRUDELS

Chicken & Wild Rice Strudels image

I wanted the buttery crunch of layered pastry without the sweet filling of strudel. Using rotisserie chicken from the store, I found my savory answer. -Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size)
6 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Place the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine., Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; brush lightly with melted butter. Layer with 5 additional sheets, brushing each layer. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.), Spoon half the rice mixture down the center of the phyllo dough to within 1 in. of ends. Fold up short sides to enclose filling. Roll up tightly, starting with a long side., Transfer to a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan, seam side down. Brush with additional butter. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 550mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

GREEK CHICKEN & RICE

Greek Chicken & Rice image

A fresh take on comfort food, Greek chicken and rice is my go-to on busy weeknights and when unexpected company stops by. Boost the health benefits and toss in chopped spinach. -Savannah Lay, Baker City, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 jar (12 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup Greek olives, sliced
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Sprinkle chicken with garlic powder and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Stir in artichokes, roasted peppers, tomatoes and olives. Cook and stir until heated through, 3-5 minutes., Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions. Serve with chicken. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1008mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 26g protein.