Mexican Chicken In Phyllo Recipe

Name: Mexican Chicken In Phyllo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Heat oven to 375. Lightly butter cookie sheet.
2
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients excpet phyllo and butter. Set aside.
3
Layer phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter - 2 stacks of 6 sheets.
4
Spread 1/2 chicken mixture along short edge of each stack of phyllo sheets.
5
Allow mixture to cover only 1/4 of sheets and leave 1 1/2 inches uncovered at each side.
6
Fold sides in and brush with melted butter.
7
Roll jelly-roll fasion and place on cooke sheet, seam side down. Brush with butter.
8
Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes, or until phyllo is browned and crispy.
9
Cut each in half.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Mexican Chicken In Phyllo 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.

Mexican Chicken In Phyllo

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