Chicken Bundles

Name: Chicken Bundles
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh spinach; 1 tsp olive oil; 1 1/4 lb uncooked Chicken, chopped; 4 each green onions; 2 clove garlic, minced; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (fresh is best); 1/4 tsp each oregano, nutmeg, salt & pepper; 16 piece sheets of phyllo; 1/4 cup melted butter

10 ingredients

18 steps

Ingredients

1 lb fresh spinach
1 tsp olive oil
1 1/4 lb uncooked Chicken, chopped
4 each green onions
2 clove garlic, minced
1 cup ricotta cheese
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (fresh is best)
1/4 tsp each oregano, nutmeg, salt & pepper
16 piece sheets of phyllo
1/4 cup melted butter

Directions

1

Rinse spinach, shaking off excess water.
2

Place in large Dutch oven; cover & cook over med- high about 4 minutes or until wilted.
3

Transfer to seive & squeeze out water; chop & put in bowl.
4

In skillet heat oil over high & cook chIcken until browned; add to bowl.
5

Add onions & garLic to pan; cook 1 minute.
6

Add to bowl.
7

Let cool 10 minutes.
8

Stir in ricotta & parm & spices.
9

Place 1 sheet phyllo on work surface, keeping remainder covered with plastic wrap & damp towel to prevent drying.
10

Brush lightly with some melted butter; top with second sheet of phyllo.
11

Mound 1/2 cup of filling about 2 inches from short edge.
12

Fold short edge over filling; fold sides over top & roll up.
13

Place seam side down on greased rimmed baking sheet; brush tops with melted butter.
14

-- make ahead:freeze on baking sheet until firm.
15

Wrap individually in plastic wrap & overwrap with foil; freeze up to 2 wks.
16

Bake from froZen.
17

Bake in 325F oven for about 35 minutes or until golden.
18

I find this recipe makes 8-10 bundles