MEXICAN CHICKEN IN PHYLLO

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This is a fun and flavorful recipe I got off the side of a box of frozen phyllo dough. The recipe has good flavor, but is not particularly spicy, so feel free to kick up the heat to suit your tastes.

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cup sliced scallion
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
2 1/4 ounces sliced ripe olives, well drained
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 teaspoon cumin
4 ounces chopped green chilies, drained
4 ounces diced pimentos, drained
12 phyllo pastry sheets
1/4 cup butter

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375. Lightly butter cookie sheet.
  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients excpet phyllo and butter. Set aside.
  • Layer phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter - 2 stacks of 6 sheets.
  • Spread 1/2 chicken mixture along short edge of each stack of phyllo sheets.
  • Allow mixture to cover only 1/4 of sheets and leave 1 1/2 inches uncovered at each side.
  • Fold sides in and brush with melted butter.
  • Roll jelly-roll fasion and place on cooke sheet, seam side down. Brush with butter.
  • Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes, or until phyllo is browned and crispy.
  • Cut each in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.6, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 69.3, Sodium 798.8, Carbohydrate 38.2, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.7, Protein 18.1

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