Best Mexican Chicken In Phyllo Recipes

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

Ingredients

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 BREASTS IN PHYLLO

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

Provided by tranch

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 2h17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 ounces butter, divided
1 onion, finely minced
8 ounces mixed mushrooms, finely minced
2 tablespoons parsley, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
3 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dry vermouth or 1/4 cup dry white wine
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
8 sheets phyllo dough
1 1/4 cups butter, melted
2 cups breadcrumbs
8 ounces feta cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a skillet, melt 2 or 3 tablespoons of the butter; saute the onion until golden. Remove onion and set aside.
Melt 2 or 3 tablespoons butter in the same skillet; saute the mushrooms until all juices are absorbed.
Add the onions, parsley and garlic and saute 1 minute.
Stir in the flour and blend well.
Add the vermouth or dry white wine.
Stir over medium heat until thickened.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Remove mushroom mixture from skillet and set aside.
In same skillet melt remaining butter with olive oil and saute chicken until lightly browned, about 1 minute per side.
Remove from heat.
Brush one sheet of phyllo dough with melted butter and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
Place a second sheet of phyllo over the first; butter and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
Place a chicken breast in the lower half of the phyllo.
Put 1/4 of the mushroom mixture and 1/4 of the feta over the chicken.
Fold up the sides of the phyllo over the chicken, envelope style.
Repeat with remaining chicken breasts.
Place on a baking sheet, seam side down, and brush with butter.
Bake for 35 minutes, or until browned.
NOTES :
Recipe may be prepared in advance up to the point the chicken is wrapped in phyllo then frozen.
To serve, bake frozen at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1407.1, Fat 106.7, SaturatedFat 62.5, Cholesterol 335.4, Sodium 1900.3, Carbohydrate 66, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 7.1, Protein 47.1