Include in Print View:

Zeus’S Sunday Chicken Dinner

Zeus's Sunday Chicken Dinner recipe image
This Mediterranean main features Frozen Filo Dough, Fresh Spinach -- stems removed, Eggs, Breasts -- boneless, Ouzo (Optional. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Cooking Method: ,
Cuisine:
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Calories: 912.4
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
A savory and satisfying main dish featuring boneless chicken, fresh spinach, and aromatic herbs wrapped in crisp filo dough. Topped with feta and kasseri cheese, this Mediterranean-style bake is perfect for family dinners. The layers of filo create a golden, flaky crust that encases the flavorful filling.
Ingredients
  • 8 Sheets Frozen Filo Dough
  • 1/2 pound Fresh Spinach -- stems removed
  • Eggs
  • 2 Chicken Breasts -- boneless
  • 1 tablespoon Ouzo (Optional)
  • 1 Celery Rib & Leaves -- chopped
  • 3 Green Onions -- chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Mint -- chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil -- crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Marjoram -- crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Tarragon -- crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 pound Feta Cheese -- crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Kasseri Cheese -- grated
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
Directions
  1. 1
    Thaw filo dough according to manufacturers instructions.
  2. 2
    In some cases, this may be overnight.
  3. 3
    Preheat oven to 350 F (177°C).
  4. 4
    Brush bottom and sides of deep 10-inch pie dish with some of olive oil.
  5. 5
    Rince spinach well and place in micro.
  6. 6
    proof bowl.
  7. 7
    Mirco on Hi 1 to 2 min., stirring once, until wilted and cooked thru.
  8. 8
    (Or,
  9. 9
    cook spinach in dry skillet until wilted.) When
  10. 10
    cool enough to handle, squeeze the moisture from spinach.
  11. 11
    Chop spinach into fine pcs.
  12. 12
    Place in med.
  13. 13
    mixing bowl.
  14. 14
    Separate 1 egg into 2 small bowls.
  15. 15
    Break remaining egg into bowl with the egg white and beat lightly.
  16. 16
    Set both bowls aside.
  17. 17
    Dice chicken breasts and place in bowl with spinach.
  18. 18
    Pour in ouzo.
  19. 19
    Add celery, green onions, mint, basil, marjoram, tarragon, pepper, feta and kasseri.
  20. 20
    Pour in beaten egg mixture and mix throughly.
  21. 21
    Place filo on clean counter and keep covered with plastic wrap or damp towell.
  22. 22
    Brush sheet with olive oil before placing it in pie dish.
  23. 23
    Start by placing 1st sheet of filo half of it in the dish and half extending beyond the edge.
  24. 24
    Place second sheet on top, this time extending over edge in the opposite direction.
  25. 25
    Place 2 more sheets in a strip at right angles to 1st two, forming a cross.
  26. 26
    Repeat process with remaining 4 sheets.
  27. 27
    Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the pan.
  28. 28
    Fold overhanging
  29. 29
    layer of filo up and across chicken, sheet by sheet, brushing with olive oil after each sheet is in
  30. 30
    place .
  31. 31
    Finish smoothing out top with a final brushing of olive oil.
  32. 32
    Beat egg yolk lightly, brush top with beaten yolk.
  33. 33
    Pierce top in several places with fork to allow steam to escape.
  34. 34
    Bake 50 min., until crust is crisp and golden.
  35. 35
    Let cool on rack 10 min.
  36. 36
    before cutting.
  37. 37
    Serve hot or at room temp.
  38. 38
    Bill Spalding

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 912.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38.4g60%
Saturated Fat 14.4g72%
Cholesterol 142.1mg48%
Sodium 1905.6mg80%
Total Carbohydrate 105.6g36%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g29%
Sugars 10.6g
Protein 32.9g66%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baking, basil, black, boneless, breasts, cheese, chicken, chopped, crumbled, crushed, dinner, dough, dried, eggs, feta, filo, fresh, frozen, grated, kasseri
Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/zeuss-sunday-chicken-dinner/