Best 8 Chicken Spinach And Dried Cranberry Phyllo Pie Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delightful Chicken Spinach and Dried Cranberry Phyllo Pie. This tantalizing dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring succulent chicken, vibrant spinach, tangy dried cranberries, and crispy phyllo pastry. Each bite is a burst of savory and sweet sensations, leaving your taste buds dancing with joy.

In addition to the main recipe, we also offer variations to cater to diverse preferences and dietary restrictions. For a vegetarian delight, try our Spinach and Feta Phyllo Pie, where spinach and feta cheese take center stage, creating a flavorful and protein-packed dish. And for those with gluten sensitivities, our Gluten-Free Chicken and Spinach Pie provides a delicious alternative, using a special gluten-free phyllo dough.

Whether you're looking for a hearty main course, a delectable appetizer, or a comforting snack, our Chicken Spinach and Dried Cranberry Phyllo Pie has got you covered. Its versatility makes it perfect for any occasion, from casual family dinners to special gatherings. So, gather your ingredients and embark on a culinary adventure with us!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH & CHICKEN PHYLLO PIE



Spinach & Chicken Phyllo Pie image

For a brunch showstopper, we make chicken pie with phyllo and spinach. Our kids go for it, too, especially when we serve it with a minty fruit salad. -Katie Ferrier Gage, Houston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground chicken
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups crumbled feta cheese
20 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size)
Cooking spray

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 191mg cholesterol, Sodium 921mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

CHICKEN SPINACH FETA PIE RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken Spinach Feta Pie Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic, greek oregano, olive oil, ricotta cheese, frozen spinach, feta cheese, green onion, eggs, fresh dill, phyllo dough, butter, red onion, kalamata olive, tomato

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon greek oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup ricotta cheese
2 cups frozen spinach, thawed, chopped
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
½ cup green onion, chopped
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 package phyllo dough
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup red onion, diced
½ cup kalamata olive, chopped
1 cup tomato, diced

Steps:

  • Season the chicken breasts with the salt, pepper, garlic, greek oregano, and olive oil.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a large skillet on medium-high heat with a tablespoon of oil. Cook until the first side is a dark golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook the other side until equally brown, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low and cook the chicken until it's cooked through about 10 more minutes. Set the chicken aside to cool and then slice it.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • To a bowl, add the ricotta, chopped frozen spinach, feta cheese, chopped green onion, beaten eggs, dill, and pepper, and stir to combine.
  • Place the butter into a large shallow dish. Take about 5 sheets of the thin phyllo dough and dip it in the butter.
  • Place the buttered phyllo into a 9 inch (23 cm) springform pan. Make sure the dough complete covers the sides and hangs over the edges of the pan. Use as many sheets as needed to create a even layer all around.
  • Spread half of the feta spinach mixture on the bottom of the springform pan on top of the phyllo dough. Shingle one layer of the sliced cooked chicken, and spread the other half of the spinach feta mixture. Make sure each layer is tightly pressed.
  • Place the chopped tomatoes on the outer rim of the pie. Place a ring of chopped red onion, and then place chopped kalamata olives in the center.
  • Fold the phyllo dough from the edges of the pan to the center and cover the top of the pie with 3 more batches of buttered phyllo.
  • Cover the pie with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove the aluminum foil cover and cook for about 20 more minutes, until the top is golden brown.
  • Let rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
  • Remove the pie from the springform pan, slice, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 4 grams

SPINACH PHYLLO HAND PIE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 hand pies

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small yellow onion, halved and sliced
One 10-ounce jar artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
3 cups packed baby spinach
Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking sheet
9 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed

Steps:

  • Melt 1 stick of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until the onion is softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the artichoke hearts and stir. Pour in the cream and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and let the mixture thicken for 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the cream cheese and Parmesan and mix until smooth. Add the spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is fully wilted. Set the mixture to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Melt the remaining 1 stick butter in a small saucepan. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • On a clean work surface, halve and trim the phyllo sheets into 18 rectangular pieces (5 1/3 inches by 9 inches). Layer 3 phyllo sheets, brushing the top of each layer with melted butter. (Cover the remaining phyllo dough with plastic wrap and a damp cloth to keep from drying out.) Place 1/4 cup of the filling about 1 inch from the bottom of the phyllo rectangle. Fold the corner of the phyllo dough over the filling, creating a triangular filled pocket. Continue to fold, keeping the triangle shape, until completely sealed. Place it sealed-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling until you have 6 hand pies.
  • Brush the top of the phyllo triangles with the remaining butter and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SPINACH AND THREE CHEESE PHYLLO PIE



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Nonstick cooking spray or butter, for the baking dish
1/2 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 yellow onions, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
Three 20-ounce bags frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed of excess water
4 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups crumbled feta cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Pinch nutmeg
8 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
3 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons za'atar (if you can't find za'atar, use sesame seeds)

Steps:

  • For the spinach and cheese mixture: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  • In a large dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the pine nuts. Remove and reserve. In the same skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the onions and saute until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and saute 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the spinach. Cook until tender and any excess water evaporates, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix the eggs, feta, ricotta, Parmesan, pine nuts, pepper, salt and nutmeg. Add the reserved spinach mixture and stir to combine. Transfer to the baking dish, pressing to make sure it is even.
  • For the phyllo dough crust: Layer sheets of phyllo onto the spinach mixture, brushing each sheet with melted butter before adding the next. Fold the edges to make a crust and brush with butter. Sprinkle with za'atar or sesame seeds. Bake until golden brown, 55 to 60 minutes.

CHICKEN, SPINACH AND DRIED CRANBERRY PHYLLO PIE



Chicken, Spinach and Dried Cranberry Phyllo Pie image

Source: Anne Lindsay's New Light Cooking According to the author this recipe is a favorite of Toronto caterers Caroline McRobbie and Laurien Trowell of C'est Cheese Encore. All it needs is a salad and some crusty bread. TIP: For 2 cups of cooked, cubed chicken, microwave 2 large chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb), loosely covered, for 7 minutes on high or until the chicken is no longer pink inside.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h12m

Yield 1 pie, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 cups 2% evaporated milk
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, grated
2 (300 g) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup pine nuts or 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 egg
2 cups cooked chicken, cubed (see tip in recipe description)
4 sheets phyllo pastry
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Whisk milk with flour in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring, until thickened.
  • Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg; let cool slightly.
  • Drain spinach and squeeze out water.
  • Using a nonstick skillet, melt 1 tbsp of the butter over medium-high heat and cook the spinach, garlic, pine nuts & cranberries, stirring, until garlic begins to colour (about 5 minutes).
  • Stir egg into milk mixture then stir into spinach mixture along with the chicken.
  • Melt remaining butter.
  • Spray pie plate with nonstick spray.
  • Cut phyllo in half crosswise and drape across pie plate so 1/3 overhangs the plate.
  • Brush lightly with butter and press into plate.
  • Repeat with each sheet, layering and fanning sheets to overlap slightly and evenly cover pie plate.
  • Spoon filling into pastry then fold edges over filling to form 2 1/2 inch border.(if making ahead pie can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 hours at this point).
  • Place pie on baking sheet, cover lightly with foil and bake in 375F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until pastry is golden.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 80.4, Sodium 403.4, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 1.4, Protein 18.6

SPINACH PHYLLO PIE



Spinach Phyllo Pie image

Serve this savory Greek pastry as part of an appetizer table at a gathering.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 packages (20 ounces each) baby spinach
1 cup crumbled feta (4 ounces)
1/4 cup golden raisins, chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
20 sheets frozen phyllo dough (from an 8-ounce package), thawed and cut to 8 by 12 inches

Steps:

  • In a medium pan, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook until golden, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Return pan to heat. Working in batches, cook spinach, tossing, until wilted, about 1 minute. Drain spinach and let cool. Press out excess moisture, then roughly chop. Add spinach, feta, and raisins to bowl with onion and season filling with salt and pepper. (To store, refrigerate, up to 2 days.)
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Unroll phyllo. Place 1 sheet on a work surface (keep remaining sheets covered with a damp kitchen towel to prevent drying); brush with oil. Lay another sheet on top and brush with oil. Repeat until you have 10 layers of phyllo. Spread half of filling lengthwise down middle of phyllo stack. Roll into a log, brushing the seam with oil before sealing. Brush log with oil. Using a small sharp knife, make 8 diagonal cuts on top. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling.
  • Place logs, seam side down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until deep golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Cut into slices along slashes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 9 g

SPINACH & CHICKEN PIE



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Make and share this Spinach & Chicken Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large sweet onion, chopped
2 1/4 lbs ground chicken
3 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed and halved crosswise (13x9 inches)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Coat 13x9x2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in large skillet over high heat.
  • Add onion and reduce heat to medium; cook 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken and cook 8 minutes, until no longer pink.
  • Add spinach, salt, pepper, nutmeg and red pepper flakes.
  • Cook 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Stir in cheese, eggs and oregano.
  • Place a half sheet phyllo in bottom of pan.
  • Coat with cooking spray.
  • Repeat with 7 more half sheets, coating each sheet with cooking spray.
  • Spread spinach mixture over top.
  • Repeat with remaining 8 half sheets.
  • Cut top layer in 8 equal pieces.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes, until top is browned.
  • Recut to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.1, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 227.8, Sodium 1054.9, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 3.2, Protein 40.3

CRANBERRY CHICKEN PHYLLO CUPS



Cranberry Chicken Phyllo Cups image

These pretty appetizers made with chicken, dried cranberries and walnuts will delight your guests, and they're healthy, too!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (1.9 oz) frozen mini phyllo shells (15 shells)
1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
3/4 cup finely chopped cooked chicken breast
1 container (6 oz) Greek Fat Free plain yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
2 green onions, chopped (2 medium)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Thaw phyllo shells as directed on package.
  • In medium bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of the cranberries and the remaining ingredients.
  • Spoon generous teaspoonfuls mixture into shells. Garnish with remaining 2 tablespoons cranberries and, if desired, rosemary sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Thaw phyllo dough properly: Before using, thaw phyllo dough according to package instructions. This typically involves letting it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  • Use a sharp knife: When cutting the phyllo dough, use a sharp knife to ensure clean cuts and prevent tearing.
  • Brush with melted butter: Before assembling the pie, brush each sheet of phyllo dough with melted butter. This helps to create a crispy, golden crust.
  • Layer the filling evenly: When adding the filling to the pie, spread it out evenly so that each bite is packed with flavor.
  • Bake at the right temperature: Bake the pie at the recommended temperature and for the specified amount of time. This ensures that the pie is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
  • Let cool before slicing: Once the pie is baked, let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. This allows the filling to set and makes it easier to cut clean slices.

Conclusion:

The chicken spinach and dried cranberry phyllo pie is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its flaky crust, savory filling, and vibrant colors, this pie is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So, grab your ingredients and give this recipe a try today!

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