CHICKEN IN FILO BASKETS (LOW FAT)

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This was adapted from a couple of recipes in cookbook, Symply Too Good to be True by Annette Syms. The refrigerated Filo is easier to use, I find the frozen very hard to handle. I always serve this with steamed rice.

Provided by Ninna

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 sheets phyllo pastry, cut into quarters
250 g chicken, cooked
4 teaspoons light butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/4 cups skim evaporated milk
4 -6 shallots, sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt & pepper
1/2 cup low-fat cheese, grated
1 pinch dried tarragon, to taste

Steps:

  • Layer each filo sheet diagonally in greased ramekins, spraying lightly between each sheet with olive oil spray - 4 quarters for each ramekin.
  • Give each ramekin a final quick spray then bake for 10 minutes at 200degC (400degF).
  • Melt butter for white sauce, stir in flour and cook stirring all the time until smooth.
  • Add milk slowly, stir until thickened then add shallots, pepper, salt, lemon juice and cooked chicken; heat through.
  • Spoon chicken mixture into filo baskets, sprinkle with cheese and serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.3, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 110.4, Sodium 412, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 18.6, Protein 38.9

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