Kotopita (Chicken Phyllo Pie) Recipe

Name: Kotopita (Chicken Phyllo Pie)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless chicken breasts, poached, shredded, and set aside; 1/2 cup olive oil; 3 large onions, diced; 3 leeks, white parts only, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 cup long grain rice, uncooked; 2 teaspoons dried mint; 1/2 cup golden raisin; 1/2 cup grated kefalotyri or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; 5 eggs, lightly beaten; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; salted butter, melted; olive oil (mixed with melted butter); phyllo pastry sheet

Servings: persons

3 lbs boneless chicken breasts, poached, shredded, and set aside
1/2 cup olive oil
3 large onions, diced
3 leeks, white parts only, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup long grain rice, uncooked
2 teaspoons dried mint
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup grated kefalotyri or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
5 eggs, lightly beaten
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
salted butter, melted
olive oil (mixed with melted butter)
phyllo pastry sheet

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["Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and leeks and saute until the onions are translucent and the leeks are tender. This should take about 10 minutes.", "Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, rice, mint, and raisins. Stir.", "Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.", "Put the shredded chicken, eggs, and grated cheese in a large mixing bowl. Mix until well combined. Add the onion and leek mixture and mix well.", "Season with salt and pepper to taste.", "Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F", "Lightly grease a 9""x13"" pan. Place a layer of the phyllo sheets on the bottom of the pan. Brush the sheets with the butter/olive oil mixture.", "Add the chicken mixture, making sure to spread in an even layer, and top with a layer of phyllo sheets.", "Bake for 40 minutes, or until golden brown."]

1132

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

128

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs boneless chicken breasts, poached, shredded, and set aside, 1/2 cup olive oil, 3 large onions, diced, 3 leeks, white parts only, chopped, and more.

Yes, Kotopita (Chicken Phyllo Pie) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Kotopita (Chicken Phyllo Pie)

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