Chicken Breasts in Phyllo Pastry
Elevate your dinner menu with these flaky and flavorful Chicken Breasts in Phyllo Pastry! This recipe combines tender, seasoned chicken with a creamy spinach and garlic filling, all wrapped in delicate, buttery phyllo sheets for a crisp, golden finish. Searing the chicken ensures juicy, flavorful bites, while the light egg wash adds an irresistible shine to the pastry. Perfect for an elegant dinner party or a special family meal, this dish is surprisingly simple to prepare but looks and tastes gourmet. Serve alongside a fresh salad or roasted vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal that’s sure to impress. Keywords: chicken breasts, phyllo pastry, creamy spinach filling, gourmet dinner recipe, flaky golden pastry.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 4 tablespoons Cream cheese
- 1 cup Fresh spinach
- 8 sheets Phyllo pastry sheets
- 4 tablespoons Butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 piece Egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon Water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, minced garlic, and spinach until well combined.
Step 4
Lay one phyllo sheet on a clean surface and brush lightly with melted butter. Place a second phyllo sheet on top and brush with melted butter again.
Step 5
Place a chicken breast at the bottom center of the phyllo sheets. Top each chicken breast with 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese and spinach mixture.
Step 6
Fold the sides of the phyllo sheets over the chicken, then roll the chicken up snugly in the pastry like a burrito. Brush the edges with butter to seal, and place the wrapped chicken seam-side down on the baking sheet.
Step 7
Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts and phyllo sheets.
Step 8
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and water to make an egg wash. Brush the tops of the pastry-wrapped chicken with the egg wash to achieve a golden finish.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Step 10
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1043.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2495.4 |
| Total Fat 124.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 54.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g | |
| Cholesterol 960.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3860.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 96.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 3.1g | |
| Protein 232.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 215.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1956.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories