These Chicken & Spinach Phyllo Wraps are just as pretty to look at as they are easy to make. If you’re anything like our family, you’re always looking for new ways to incorporate chicken into your diet. Our family loves just about anything we stuff into phyllo dough, so why not add the classic ingredients found in spanakopita with heart-healthy chicken to create a satisfying meal that even the pickiest eater will enjoy! 

A Few Tips When Working with Phyllo Dough

• One of the main things to remember is that the dough will dry out quickly once exposed to air, so only work with a few sheets at a time. Keep the rest of the phyllo under a damp cloth. 
• Have your surface area ready to go before opening the package of phyllo and the olive oil in a small dish so that you can work quickly.
• Use a pastry brush (soft bristles) to brush the olive oil onto the phyllo sheet to ensure the sheet will not tear.

How to Make Chicken & Spinach Phyllo Wraps

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add the olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Cook each chicken breast for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned and partially cooked, and then transfer the chicken to a plate. You don’t want to cook the chicken all the way through, as it will continue to cook once it’s baked in the oven. 
• Combine the spinach, green onion, cheese, egg white, and spices in a bowl: simple, so easy.
• Now it’s time to assemble the wraps. Suppose you’re feeling intimidated at this step; no need. It’s a simple process, and we will go step by step. On a clean surface, unwrap the phyllo, remove two sheets and cover the rest with a damp cloth.
• Use a pastry brush to lightly coat one sheet of the phyllo with a thin layer of olive oil. Place another sheet of phyllo on top and lightly coat with olive oil.
• Place one chicken breast at the bottom/middle-end of the sheet, leaving about a 1 ½” of room at the bottom. Top the chicken with ½ cup of the spinach mixture and pat it down lightly.
• Fold the phyllo around the chicken/spinach, starting with the bottom and then folding each side inward over the chicken. (See pictures below) Brush lightly with olive oil and then fold from the bottom up to create the pouch, folding in the top 1″ and tucking it under the chicken. You want the chicken at the bottom of the pocket and the spinach mixture to be at the top.
• Place the wrap on a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper; if using parchment paper, be sure to spray it first with cooking spray—bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately along with a side of rice pilaf and a traditional Greek Peasant Salad. 

Check out this video on how to make chicken & spinach Phyllo Wraps

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