Kotopoulo Gemisto Me Spanakopita (spanakopita Stuffed Chicken)

Kotopoulo gemisto me spanakopita, or Spanakopita Stuffed Chicken, is a delicious Epirotic dish that combines the flavors of juicy chicken and savory spanakopita filling.

Kotopoulo Gemisto Me Spanakopita (spanakopita Stuffed Chicken)

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 8 sheets phyllo dough
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together the feta cheese, spinach, dill, parsley, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with the spinach and feta mixture.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice. Brush the mixture over the stuffed chicken breasts.
  5. Wrap each stuffed chicken breast with 2 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each layer with melted butter.
  6. Place the wrapped chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the phyllo dough is golden brown.
  7. Serve the Kotopoulo gemisto me spanakopita hot and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
30g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Baking sheet Brush

Tools

Knife Bowl Whisk

Serving suggestions

Serve the Kotopoulo gemisto me spanakopita with a side of Greek salad and roasted potatoes.

Tips & tricks

For a crispy phyllo crust, make sure to brush each layer with melted butter before baking.

Cost

$20