Chicken In Phyllo With Herbed Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken In Phyllo With Herbed Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 halfed chicken breasts sliced into three strips; 1 bunch fresh spinach; 1 red pepper, cut in strips; 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, chopped; feta cheese, crumbled; 16 phyllo pastry sheets; melted butter; Sauce; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tbsp water; 2 green onion chopped; 1/2 tsp tarragon; 1/2 tsp chervil; 1/2 cup chicken boullion; 2 tsp. butter 1 tbs flour; 1 cup milk; 1 tsp basil; 1/2 cup parmesan

Servings: persons

4 halfed chicken breasts sliced into three strips
1 bunch fresh spinach
1 red pepper, cut in strips
1 bunch fresh basil leaves, chopped
feta cheese, crumbled
16 phyllo pastry sheets
melted butter
Sauce
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tbsp water
2 green onion chopped
1/2 tsp tarragon
1/2 tsp chervil
1/2 cup chicken boullion
2 tsp. butter 1 tbs flour
1 cup milk
1 tsp basil
1/2 cup parmesan

1
Lay one sheet of phyllo pastry on counter and fold in half (short edges together). Brush edges lightly with melted butter. Place two strips of chicken in the middle near the bottom of phyllo. Layer with spinach, pepper, basil and feta. Roll chicken and phyllo over once. Fold edges toward the middle and continue rolling. Place another sheet of phyllo on counter, half, brush edges lightly with melted butter and place chicken pocket in the middle at the bottom. Roll as before. Each pocket is now wrapped in two sheet of phyllo.
2
Sauce
3
Place wine vinegar and water in a small sauce pan. Add 2 green onions, tarragon, chervil, parsley. Bring to a boil, then simmer until liquid has evaporated.
4
Melt butter in medium sauce pan. Add 3 green onions, brown.
5
Sprinkle flour over mixture and cook until bubbly. Add boullion, cook, and then add milk. When thickened add herbs, basil and parmesan. Serve over chicken.
6
Bake 375. Bake for 30 minutes in middle of oven. Pour sauce over pocket. I serve with a mixture of brown/wild rice and asparagus.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 halfed chicken breasts sliced into three strips, 1 bunch fresh spinach, 1 red pepper, cut in strips, 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken In Phyllo With Herbed Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken In Phyllo With Herbed Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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