Greek Spinach Feta Chicken Pockets Food

GREEK SPINACH FETA CHICKEN POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Unfold both sheets of puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Roll them out a little bit if they are looking small.
• Spread softened cream cheese evenly over pastry sheet leaving about 1/2 inch space along the edges.
• Evenly distribute the spinach over half of the puff pastry sheet (width wise), again leaving about a 1/2 inch space along the edges.
• Next, evenly distribute chicken and green onions over the spinach, still saving that 1/2 inch space around the edges.
• Lastly, evenly sprinkle crumbled feta and shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the chicken, still leaving a 1/2 inch space around edges.
• Fold over the half of the puff pastry that doesn't have the ingredients on it and seal edges tightly.
• Place on a cookie sheet (greased, or lined with parchment paper or silpat). If you want your the top to be browned and shiny, brush some beaten egg over the top of the puff pastry.
• Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes or until top is nice and golden brown.
• Cut into slices and stuff your face.

GREEK SPINACH FETA CHICKEN POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Unfold sheet of puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface.
• Spread softened cream cheese evenly over pastry sheet leaving about ½ inch space along the edges.
• Evenly distribute the drained and thawed frozen spinach over ½ of the puff pastry sheet (width wise), again leaving about a ½ inch space along the edges.
• Next, evenly distribute chicken and green onions over the spinach, still saving that ½ inch space around the edges.
• Lastly, evenly sprinkle crumbled feta and shredded mozarella cheese over the top of the chicken, still leaving a ½ inch space around edges.
• Fold over the half of the puff pastry that doesn't have the ingredients on it and seal edges nicely and tight.
• Place on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minute or until top is nice and golden brown. (NOTE: You could lightly brush some beaten egg over the top of the dough prior to baking for a nicer and crisper golden top)
• Cut into slices and enjoy!

GREEK SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine 2 cups spinach, the feta and 3 tablespoons water in a bowl. Insert a paring knife into the thickest part of each chicken breast, cutting along the side to make a deep 2-inch-wide pocket. Stuff the spinach mixture into the pockets.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet, rounded-side down, and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Add the chicken broth, vinegar and sun-dried tomatoes. Partially cover and cook until the chicken is just cooked through, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ditalini and cook as the label directs. Put the remaining 1 1/2 cups spinach in a colander; drain the ditalini over the spinach to wilt it. Return to the pot.
• Remove the chicken to a cutting board and slice. Add the pan sauce to the ditalini along with the mint and 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss. Serve with the chicken.

GREEK STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Zest lemon. Remove lemon pith with a sharp knife and slice flesh horizontally. Reserve slices.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in an oven-safe, nonstick skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion and cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add lemon zest and garlic and heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add spinach to the onion mixture. Cook and stir until heated through, about 3 minutes. Remove spinach-onion mixture to a bowl. Wipe skillet clean and set aside. Stir feta cheese and olives into the spinach mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Cut a 2-inch slit along the edges of the thick side of each chicken breast. Cut lengthwise, being careful not to cut through the bottom or the opposite edge, creating a pocket. Season the pocket with salt and pepper.
• Stuff each chicken breast with 1/2 of the onion and spinach mixture and close the slits with toothpicks. Dust chicken lightly with flour, salt, and pepper.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Place chicken in the hot oil with the rib side facing up. Cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Turn chicken rib-side down and place lemon slices on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 35 minutes.

GREEK CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, thyme, rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add potatoes; cook and stir until potatoes are lightly browned. Return onion mixture to pan; stir in tomatoes, green beans and olives. Cook 1 minute longer., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle chicken with salt and remaining pepper; place over top of potato mixture. Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°. Sprinkle with feta and parsley. If desired, serve with orzo. To Make Ahead: Can be made a few hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed.