KOTOPITS (Chicken in Phyllo)
Description: Indulge in the delightful flavors of this KOTOPITS recipe, a savory blend of chicken enveloped in golden, flaky phyllo pastry, perfect for sharing and savoring with loved ones.
- Cook Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Rating: 3.5/5 (from 3 reviews)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 8 | Phyllo dough |
| 1 | Celery stalk |
| 3/4 | Onion |
| 1 | Stick of butter |
| 2 | Chicken breasts |
| 2 | Turkey breasts |
| 2 cups | Chicken broth |
| 1/2 tsp | Parsley flakes |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1/8 tsp | Nutmeg |
| 1 | Egg |
| 6 cups | Cooked rice |
| – | Bechamel sauce |
Instructions:
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Thaw Phyllo Dough: Allow the phyllo dough to thaw for 2 hours at room temperature, ensuring it’s ready for use when needed.
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Prepare Filling: In a covered skillet, sauté celery and onion in 1 tablespoon of butter until the vegetables are tender but not browned, stirring occasionally.
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Cook Chicken: Add chicken breasts and turkey breasts to the skillet along with chicken broth. Cook and stir uncovered until all the broth is absorbed.
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Season: Stir in parsley flakes, salt, nutmeg, and pepper, infusing the filling with aromatic flavors. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
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Incorporate Egg: Once the filling has cooled, blend in a beaten egg, binding the ingredients together for a cohesive mixture.
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Prepare Phyllo Rolls: For each roll, stack half of the sheets of phyllo dough, brushing liberally with melted butter between each layer.
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Add Filling: Spoon 1 1/4 cups of the prepared chicken mixture over the phyllo layers, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
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Roll Up: Carefully roll the phyllo dough around the filling, starting from one short side and folding in the long sides to encase the filling completely, resembling a jelly roll.
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Bake: Place the assembled rolls seam side down on a greased baking pan. Brush each roll with additional melted butter and score into 3 or 4 portions. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown and crisp.
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Serve: Once baked, cut the rolls along the scored lines and arrange them on a platter alongside hot cooked rice. Drizzle with Bechamel sauce, and serve hot, savoring the delicious blend of flavors and textures.
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Enjoy: Delight in the crispy layers of phyllo pastry giving way to the tender, flavorful chicken filling, enhanced by the aromatic spices and creamy Bechamel sauce. Perfect for potlucks, weeknight dinners, or special occasions, this KOTOPITS recipe is sure to impress and satisfy cravings with every bite. 🍽️🥂
