Cheesy Stuffed Chicken In Phyllo Recipes

CHEESY STUFFED CHICKEN IN PHYLLO

Steps:

• Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap, and flatten to 1/8-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper; set aside.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat sauté spinach and onion for 3-4 minutes, or until onion is tender.
• Remove from heat and stir in the cream cheese until blended.
• Add in the mozzarella cheese and the next 6 ingredients; stir to combine.
• Spoon 1/4 cup of the spinach mixture on the center of each chicken breast, and roll up jellyroll fashion.
• Unfold the phyllo sheets on a lightly floured surface.
• Stack 2 phyllo sheets, brushing with melted butter between sheets (keep the remaining phyllo sheets covered with plastic to prevent drying out).
• Place 1 chicken roll on short side of the phyllo stack and gently roll up, folding in long side.
• Repeat procedure with remaining pastry, melted butter and chicken.
• Place the rolls in a greased shallow baking dish/pan, and brush the chicken rolls with melted butter.
• Bake in a 350° oven for 35-40 minutes, or until done.