Chicken and Spinach Filo Parcels
Chicken and Spinach Filo Parcels are crispy, golden pastries filled with tender chicken, flavorful spinach, and creamy cheese, wrapped in delicate filo layers. This easy filo parcel recipe is perfect for appetizers, snacks, or light meals, offering a flaky texture and rich, savory filling.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: 50–55 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Appetizer / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Filo pastry sheets
- Cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- Fresh spinach or frozen spinach (thawed and well-drained)
- Onion or spring onions (chopped)
- Garlic (minced)
- Feta cheese or cream cheese
- Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Olive oil or melted butter
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Dried or fresh herbs (dill or parsley)
- Optional: nutmeg
- Optional: egg (for brushing or sealing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and cook onion and garlic until softened.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted (ensure excess moisture is removed).
- Stir in cooked chicken, cheese, herbs, salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg. Let the mixture cool slightly.
- Lay out a sheet of filo pastry and brush lightly with oil or melted butter. Place another sheet on top.
- Cut the layered filo into strips or squares.
- Spoon filling onto one end and fold into parcels (triangles, rolls, or rectangles).
- Place parcels on a lined baking tray.
- Brush tops with oil, butter, or beaten egg.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden, crisp, and flaky.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Always drain spinach thoroughly to avoid soggy pastry.Keep filo covered with a damp cloth while assembling to prevent drying.Add ricotta or extra cheese for a creamier filling.Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated before baking.Freezes well before baking for convenient meal prep.
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