Chicken Breasts in Phyllo
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this stunning 'Chicken Breasts in Phyllo' recipe! Featuring tender, seared chicken breasts wrapped in layers of flaky, golden phyllo dough, this dish is stuffed with a luscious mixture of creamy spinach, tangy feta, and velvety cream cheese. The combination of crispy pastry and a savory, flavorful filling makes every bite irresistible. Perfect for impressing guests or treating your family, this recipe requires just a few simple ingredients and bakes in under 30 minutes. Serve these elegant stuffed chicken parcels alongside a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal that’s as sophisticated as it is delicious. Keywords: chicken breasts in phyllo, stuffed chicken, spinach cheese filling, easy chicken dinner recipe, flaky phyllo pastry.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups Spinach, fresh
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 8 sheets Phyllo dough (thawed if frozen)
- 1 cup Butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 3–4 minutes on each side until lightly golden. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add fresh spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, crumbled feta cheese, and the cooked spinach mixture. Stir until evenly combined.
Lay a sheet of phyllo dough on a clean work surface and brush it lightly with melted butter. Layer another sheet of phyllo on top and brush with butter again, repeating until you have two layers.
Take one chicken breast and spread 2–3 tablespoons of the spinach-cheese mixture on top. Carefully place the chicken at one end of the prepared phyllo sheets and roll it up, tucking in the sides as you go. Brush the outside with more melted butter.
Repeat the process for the remaining chicken breasts, phyllo sheets, and filling.
Place the wrapped chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot with a fresh salad or your favorite side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4674 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 346.9 g | 445% | |
| Saturated Fat | 190.5 g | 952% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1432 mg | 477% | |
| Sodium | 8077 mg | 351% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.2 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 289.5 g | 579% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 1949 mg | 150% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 6103 mg | 130% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
