Baked Phyllo Chicken Packets Recipes

PHYLLO CHICKEN PACKETS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the onions, mayonnaise, lemon juice, 2 garlic cloves and tarragon; set aside. in another small bowl, combine the butter and remaining garlic., Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface with a short edge facing you. Brush with 2 teaspoons butter mixture; brush to distribute evenly. Repeat with one more sheet of phyllo, brushing with another 2 teaspoons of butter mixture (Keep remaining phyllo dough covered with plastic wrap to avoid drying out)., Lightly sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Center one chicken breast on the lower third of phyllo. Spread about 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise mixture over chicken breast. Fold bottom edge over chicken, then fold in sides. Roll up jelly-roll style; cover with plastic wrap and set aside. Make five more chicken packets., Place packets in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Brush tops with remaining garlic butter; sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve warm.

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.

BAKED PHYLLO CHICKEN PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375; set a cookie sheet out.
• Combine filling ingredients; set aside.
• Combine garlic butter ingredients; set aside.
• Place ONE sheet of phyllo (short edge toward me) on work surface; brush with 2 tsp garlic butter; place one more phyllo sheet on top of this one, THEN place breast piece on lower third of phyllo sheets, sprinkle with S & P, then spread with 3 T. filling.
• Fold phyllo end and sides in, then roll up; IMMEDIATELY cover with plastic; repeat with remaining chicken.
• Place packets on cookie sheet, brush tops with remaining garlic butter & sprinkle with Parmesan.
• Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

CREAMY CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM PHYLLO PACKETS

Steps:

• For the filling; heat 3 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add in the mushroom pieces and chopped bacon; cook stirring until softened (adding in the garlic the last 2 minutes of cooking).
• Stir in the mustard, cream cheese, whipping cream and cooked chicken; mix well until combined.
• Layer 5 sheets of phyllo pastry together brushing each sheet with melted butter (keep the unused pastry covered with a barely-damp clean dish towel at all times to prevent drying out).
• Slice the pastry in half to form two squares then cut again to form four squares.
• Spoon one-forth of the filling onto the end of each square; roll once and tuck the ends in and roll up.
• Brush lightly with melted butter and then sprinkle with poppy seeds.
• Repeat with remaining pastry and filling.
• Place rolls on a lightly greased baking sheet.
• Bake 400 degrees for about 20 minutes or until lightly browned and the filling is hot.

CHICKEN PHYLLO PACKETS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except for the last four. Mix well, cover and let set for at least 15 minutes (can be prepared ahead and refrigerated).
• In a small sauce pan heat the butter and 2 tablespoons of Tabasco. Layer Phyllo and butter using 4 sheets of dough and leaving the top of the last sheet dry.
• Cut crosswise into 2 inch strips. Place 1 teaspoons of the chicken mixture at one end of the strip and fold one corner diagonally over the filling and continue folding to make a triangle. Continue with the rest of the dough and chicken mixture. Brush the packets with the remaining butter and sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Bake in a 425 degree farenheit oven for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

CHICKEN BREASTS IN PHYLLO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a skillet, melt 2 or 3 tablespoons of the butter; saute the onion until golden. Remove onion and set aside.
• Melt 2 or 3 tablespoons butter in the same skillet; saute the mushrooms until all juices are absorbed.
• Add the onions, parsley and garlic and saute 1 minute.
• Stir in the flour and blend well.
• Add the vermouth or dry white wine.
• Stir over medium heat until thickened.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Remove mushroom mixture from skillet and set aside.
• In same skillet melt remaining butter with olive oil and saute chicken until lightly browned, about 1 minute per side.
• Remove from heat.
• Brush one sheet of phyllo dough with melted butter and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
• Place a second sheet of phyllo over the first; butter and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
• Place a chicken breast in the lower half of the phyllo.
• Put 1/4 of the mushroom mixture and 1/4 of the feta over the chicken.
• Fold up the sides of the phyllo over the chicken, envelope style.
• Repeat with remaining chicken breasts.
• Place on a baking sheet, seam side down, and brush with butter.
• Bake for 35 minutes, or until browned.
• NOTES :
• Recipe may be prepared in advance up to the point the chicken is wrapped in phyllo then frozen.
• To serve, bake frozen at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50 minutes.