Chicken Spinach Casserole With Mushrooms And Phyllo Food

CHICKEN SPINACH CASSEROLE WITH MUSHROOMS AND PHYLLO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter with the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then add the onions. Cook, stirring, until just soft, about 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon salt and continue stirring until softened, about 4 minutes. Gradually add the spinach and stir until completely wilted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and add the chicken; wipe the skillet clean.
• Whisk together the flour, broth, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt and add to the same skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk until the mixture is boiling and simmer until just thick, about 2 minutes. Add to the chicken mixture with 1/2 tablespoon of the rosemary, then transfer to a 2-quart baking dish.
• Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter and brush onto each phyllo sheet, layering one on top of the other. Gently place over the baking dish and crimp the sides to fit. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon rosemary and bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

PHYLLO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Brush sides and bottom of a 13x9-in. baking dish with some of the melted butter. Place one sheet of phyllo in bottom of dish; lightly brush with butter. Repeat with five more sheets of phyllo. Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out. , In a large bowl, combine the chicken, bacon, broccoli and cheese; spread evenly over phyllo in baking dish. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, milk, salt and pepper; pour over chicken mixture. Cover filling with one sheet of phyllo; brush with butter. Repeat with remaining phyllo dough. Brush top with remaining butter. , Bake, uncovered, until light golden brown and thermometer reads 160°, 35-40 minutes. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

CHICKEN-SPINACH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a Dutch oven or large saucepan combine spinach, half of the soup, the water and butter. Bring to boiling. (If using spinach, separate it with a fork.) Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add the stuffing mix to saucepan; stir to moisten. Spread mixture in an ungreased 3-quart rectangular baking dish or eight 10-ounce au gratin dishes; top with Grilled & Ready® Diced Chicken. Stir milk into remaining soup; pour over chicken. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until heated through.

SPINACH & CHICKEN PHYLLO PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook chicken and onion over medium-high heat 7-9 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, breaking up meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in seasonings. Add spinach; cook and stir until liquid is evaporated. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly. Stir in beaten eggs and cheese., Layer 10 sheets of phyllo dough in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, spritzing each with cooking spray. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Spread spinach mixture over phyllo. Top with remaining sheets of phyllo, spritzing each with cooking spray. Cut into 8 rectangles., Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. If necessary, recut rectangles before serving.

CHICKEN WITH SPINACH AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Season chicken breast with whatever seasoning you like. I use McCormick Grill Seasoning.
• Spray nonstick pan and saute chicken until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. Slice into strips if desired.
• Spray pan again if needed and sautee mushrooms, lemon rind, green onion, garlic and tomatoes just until soft and beginning to brown. (Tip- grate rind from lemon before cutting in half).
• Add wine, lemon juice and enough water to equal one cup liquid. Deglaze pan and reduce to make a thin sauce.
• Add fresh spinach and cook til wilted.
• Season with fresh pepper and salt.
• Plate veggie saute and place chicken on top.
• Garnish with fresh parmesan on top!

SPINACH PHYLLO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C). Saute onions in chicken broth until broth has evaporated.
• Stir flour into milk until dissolved.
• Add to onions and stir constantly over medium heat until thickened.
• Blend in cheese until melted.
• Remove from heat and stir in spinach.
• Beat 6 egg whites until frothy and blend into cheese mixture. Pour into a deep casserole dish brushed with olive oil.
• Whisk together remaining egg white and the olive oil.
• Blend well.
• Cut sheets of phyllo pastry in half.
• Top the casserole with one piece of phyllo pastry.
• Brush with egg white mixture. Continue layering phyllo sheets, brushing each with the mixture. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes.

CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM PIE WITH PHYLLO-PARMESAN CRUST

Steps:

• Combine dried porcini and 1 cup hot water in small bowl; let stand until porcini are soft, about 20 minutes. Drain porcini, reserving liquid.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add fresh mushrooms and garlic; sauté until mushrooms are browned, about 8 minutes. Add porcini, porcini soaking liquid (leaving any sediment behind), broth, wine, prosciutto, lemon peel, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered 20 minutes to blend flavors. Whisk cornstarch mixture to combine and add to skillet; stir until mixture thickens slightly, about 1 1/2 minutes. Season sauce to taste with more salt and pepper, if desired. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool slightly, then cover and refrigerate.)
• Preheat oven to 425°F. Melt 6 tablespoons butter in small saucepan; remove from heat. Place 1 phyllo sheet on work surface (cover remainder with sheet of plastic wrap, then damp towel). Brush phyllo sheet with some of melted butter. Using both hands, gently scrunch buttered phyllo sheet into loose ball, about 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter; set on work surface. Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and melted butter.
• Bring mushroom sauce to boil. Mix in chicken and parsley. Transfer mixture to 13x9x2-inch glass or ceramic baking dish. Cover hot filling with phyllo balls. Sprinkle Parmesan over. Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F; bake until phyllo is golden and chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes longer.

SPINACH AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place chicken in a bowl and pour in enough Italian salad dressing to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator, 2 to 3 hours.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Drain and discard marinade from chicken and season chicken with garlic powder and lemon pepper. Transfer seasoned chicken to a casserole dish. Layer spinach over chicken.
• Mix cream cheese, chives, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Slowly pour chicken broth into cream cheese mixture, stirring until mixture is smooth; pour over chicken and spinach. Cover casserole dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and top chicken mixture with mozzarella cheese; cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes.