Shelly's Recipe

Phyllo Chicken

Category: Casseroles - Chicken and Turkey

1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
12 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
3 cups diced cooked chicken
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar and/or Swiss cheese (I use 1 cup of each)
6 eggs
1 cup half-and-half cream or evaporated milk
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

(1) Brush sides and bottom of a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish with some of the melted butter. Place one sheet of phyllo in bottom of dish; lightly brush with butter; repeat with five more sheets of phyllo. Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.

(2) In a large bowl, combine the chicken, bacon, broccoli and cheese; spread evenly over phyllo in baking dish. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, milk, salt and pepper; pour over chicken mixture. Cover filling with one sheet of phyllo; brush with butter; Repeat with remaining phyllo dough. Brush top with remaining butter.

(3) Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reaches 160°. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before cutting. Yield: 12 servings.