Best Spanakopita Chicken Ala Lori Recipes

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SKILLET SPANAKOPITA RECIPE BY TASTY



Skillet Spanakopita Recipe by Tasty image

Perfect for a vegetarian weeknight dinner, this easy, one-pan spanakopita will hit the spot. Contrary to popular belief, spanakopita does not traditionally use garlic in the filling. It is meant to lean more toward the sweet side and the addition of garlic would make the filling more savory.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h23m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing phyllo
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
24 oz frozen spinach, thawed and well drained
¼ cup fresh dill, minced
⅓ cup fresh parsley, minced
¼ cup fresh mint, minced
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
3 large eggs
8 oz feta cheese, in brine, shredded, plus 4 (115 g) ounces, crumbled
10 sheets frozen phyllo, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Melt the butter and olive oil together in an 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and scallions and season with ¼ teaspoon salt and the nutmeg. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened. Stir in the spinach, season with the remaining teaspoon of salt, and cook for 4-5 minutes, until most of the moisture has evaporated. Stir in the dill, parsley, mint, and sugar and cook for 1-2 minutes more, until the herbs are fragrant. Remove the pan from heat and let the filling cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Beat the eggs in a large bowl, then fold in the shredded and crumbled feta. Add the cooled spinach mixture to the eggs and feta and fold to combine.
  • Wipe out the skillet and lightly grease with olive oil. Lay a sheet of phyllo dough across the pan, gently tucking flush against the bottom (it will hang over the edges) and lightly brush or spray with olive oil. Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top of the first sheet in another direction and lightly brush or spray with olive oil. Repeat with 4 more sheets of phyllo, alternating where the overhanging phyllo falls each time. Add the spinach filling to the skillet, smoothing the top, and fold the overhanging phyllo over the filling.
  • Tear the remaining 4 sheets of phyllo in half crosswise. Crumble each piece of phyllo on top of the filling, covering the entire surface. Lightly brush or spray the entire top of the pie with olive oil.
  • Bake the spanakopita for 38-43 minutes, or until the filling is set and the phyllo is golden brown in most places.
  • Let cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 2 grams

SPANOKOPITA



Spanokopita image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 47m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup olive oil
1 bunch chopped scallions, white and green parts
2 (10-ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
40 sheets (1 box) frozen phyllo dough (such as Pepperidge Farm), defrosted overnight in the refrigerator
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a saute pan and add the scallions. Cook for 5 minutes or until soft. Meanwhile, squeeze most of the water out of the spinach and place it in a bowl. Add the scallions, dill, eggs, feta, salt, and pepper and mix together.
  • Keep the phyllo dough sheets covered with a damp kitchen towel. Unfold 1 sheet of the phyllo dough. Brush the sheet with melted butter and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Repeat the process by laying a second sheet of phyllo dough over the first sheet, brush it with melted butter and sprinkle with breadcrumbs until all 10 sheets have been used. Spoon 3/4 cup of the spinach mixture into a sausage shape along one edge of the phyllo dough. Roll it up. Brush the top with butter and score the roll into 1-inch rounds. Place it on an oiled baking sheet. Repeat until all the pastry and filling have been used.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Serve warm.

DINNER SPANAKOPITAS



Dinner Spanakopitas image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 strudels

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup good olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
3 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
4 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Plain dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups small-diced feta cheese (12 ounces)
3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
24 sheets frozen phyllo dough, defrosted
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Flaked sea salt, such as Maldon, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan, add the onion, and cook for 5 minutes over medium-low heat. Add the scallions, and cook for another 2 minutes until the scallions are wilted but still green. Meanwhile, gently squeeze most of the water out of the spinach and place it in a large bowl.
  • When the onion and scallions are done, add them to the spinach. Mix in the eggs, Parmesan cheese, 3 tablespoons bread crumbs, the nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Gently fold in the feta and pine nuts.
  • Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough flat on a work surface with the long end in front of you. Brush the dough lightly with butter and sprinkle it with a teaspoon of bread crumbs. Working quickly, slide another sheet of phyllo dough on top of the first, brush it with butter, and sprinkle lightly with bread crumbs. (Use just enough bread crumbs so the layers of phyllo don't stick together.) Pile 4 layers total on top of each other this way, brushing each with butter and sprinkling with bread crumbs. Cut the sheets of phyllo in half lengthwise. Place 1/3 cup spinach filling on the shorter end and roll the phyllo up diagonally as if folding a flag. Then fold the triangle of phyllo over straight and then diagonally again. Continue folding first diagonally and then straight until you reach the end of the sheet. The filling should be totally enclosed. Continue assembling phyllo layers and folding the filling until all of the filling is used. Place on a sheet pan, seam sides down. Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with flaked salt, and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the phyllo is browned and crisp. Serve hot.

SPANAKOPITA CHICKEN ALA LORI



Spanakopita Chicken Ala Lori image

When we were in Florida, we ate at this little Greek restaurant and I ordered a chicken dish with spinach in it. It was so tasty and the filling reminded me of Spanakopita. I'm sure it's not totally correct, but it's close. Note: The coating will not be browned when finished baking, but will be crisp.

Provided by Lori Mama

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded flat
1/2 cup chopped squeezed dry, spinach
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1/3 cup feta cheese
1 3/4 ounces wedge Laughing Cow cheese, plain flavor
1 tablespoon half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
salt or pepper
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • In a bowl combine first 7 ingredients and mix well.
  • Place chicken on a clean surface and divide spinach mixture evenly between them, leaving a 1/4 inch border.
  • Roll up and secure with tooth picks.
  • Brush melted butter over each roll and dredge in crumbs.
  • Place on non stick cooking sheet and bake 40 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.8, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 18.8, Cholesterol 164.3, Sodium 990.8, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.8, Protein 42.6

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