Best Greek Strudel With Chicken And Rice Recipes

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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

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.

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

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.

ARROZ CON POLLO BORRACHERA (DRUNK CHICKEN AND RICE)



Arroz con Pollo Borrachera (Drunk Chicken and Rice) image

Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon black pepper
3 pounds of chicken, approximately, cut into small pieces
2 cups white rum
1/2 cup lime juice
3/4 cup Spanish olive oil
1 large onion, peeled, sliced
1 large green bell pepper, julienned
1 large red bell pepper, julienned
6 garlic cloves, minced
15 ounces crushed tomatoes
5 cups chicken broth
5 strands saffron or bijol
3 cups arborio rice, uncooked
1 small can young peas
1 small jar pimientos, julienned
Chopped parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, sprinkle salt and pepper on the chicken pieces, then pour the rum and lime juice over and set aside.
  • Add olive oil to large paella pan and heat over a medium fire. Then, add onions, green peppers, and red peppers. Saute until tender. Then, add garlic and then the crushed tomatoes. This should simmer for at least 3 minutes.
  • Next, add the drunk chicken followed by the marinade. Let simmer. Add chicken broth, the saffron, and then the rice. Bring all of this to a boil, cover with foil, and place in a preheated 350-degree oven for 25 minutes or until rice has absorbed the liquid but is still slightly wet.
  • Garnish with peas, pimientos, and parsley and serve.

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