MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN BAKE

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Crunchy "flowers" of prepared phyllo dough top an appealing blend of juicy chicken and vegetables flavored with tomato and garlic.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/8-inch slices
1/2 cup uncooked rosamarina or orzo pasta
1/2 cup water
2 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped
1 jar (26 oz) roasted tomato and garlic pasta sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
6 sheets frozen phyllo (filo) pastry (14x9 inch), thawed (from 1-lb box)
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 3-quart glass casserole with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Stir in onion, zucchini, pasta and water. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in tomatoes, pasta sauce, cheese and Italian seasoning. Spoon mixture into casserole. Brush top of each of phyllo sheet with melted butter. Crumple each phyllo sheet and place on top of chicken mixture in casserole. (See photo for example on how to cover top of chicken mixture.)
  • Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until phyllo is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

tee_mas 006
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This recipe is right up my alley! I love Mediterranean food and I'm always looking for new recipes to try.


iamkc_yung
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like it would be a lot of work.


Neelan Moodley
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This recipe looks delicious! I'm definitely going to try it.


Stinnet Burge
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out dry and overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong.


soum islam
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Hom poudel
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I've made this Mediterranean chicken bake several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the vegetables are roasted to perfection. The feta cheese adds a nice touch of saltiness and cre


Nonhlanhla Makhathini
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Safiyo Abdulkaadir
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Just finished making this Mediterranean chicken bake and it was amazing! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The feta cheese added a nice touch of saltiness and creaminess. I will definitely be making t


Karan Sunar
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so tender and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. It was a bit time-consuming to prepare, but it was worth it.


Arushi Islam
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This Mediterranean chicken bake was a hit! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly roasted. I especially loved the crispy feta cheese on top. I will definitely be making this again.


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