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- 1 egg - beaten - 1 pound phyllo dough - thawed - 12 tablespoons butter or margarine - melted - 1 cup Italian bread crumbs When it comes to chicken recipes, this one ranks near the top. Flaky phyllo dough rollups are stuffed with a mixture of chopped chicken, onions, spinach, and cheeses and baked until golden brown. These chicken strudels make an excellent brunch or supper entrée. Directions
In a skillet, bring 2 cups of water to simmer with 1/2 onion, bay leaf and salt added.
Add two chicken breasts, cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or just until the chicken is tender.
Remove from the water and allow to cool then chop into cubes.
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, sauté the onion in olive oil until tender, approximately 10 minutes.
Add spinach and continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Remove from the heat and place in a medium bowl to cool.
Stir in the cheeses, stock, egg, salt and pepper.
Add chopped chicken.
Preheat the oven to 375° F.
On waxed paper, place one sheet of phyllo, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of bread crumbs.
Repeat with 4 or 5 more layers of phyllo on top of the first
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