Chicken Breasts in Phyllo

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2

In a skillet, melt 2 or 3 tablespoons of the butter; saute the onion until golden. Remove onion and set aside.

Step 3

Melt 2 or 3 tablespoons butter in the same skillet; saute the mushrooms until all juices are absorbed.

Step 4

Add the onions, parsley and garlic and saute 1 minute.

Step 5

Stir in the flour and blend well.

Step 6

Add the vermouth or dry white wine.

Step 7

Stir over medium heat until thickened.

Step 8

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 9

Remove mushroom mixture from skillet and set aside.

Step 10

In same skillet melt remaining butter with olive oil and saute chicken until lightly browned, about 1 minute per side.

Step 11

Remove from heat.

Step 12

Brush one sheet of phyllo dough with melted butter and sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Step 13

Place a second sheet of phyllo over the first; butter and sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Step 14

Place a chicken breast in the lower half of the phyllo.

Step 15

Put 1/4 of the mushroom mixture and 1/4 of the feta over the chicken.

Step 16

Fold up the sides of the phyllo over the chicken, envelope style.

Step 17

Repeat with remaining chicken breasts.

Step 18

Place on a baking sheet, seam side down, and brush with butter.

Step 19

Bake for 35 minutes, or until browned.

Step 20

NOTES :

Step 21

Recipe may be prepared in advance up to the point the chicken is wrapped in phyllo then frozen.

Step 22

To serve, bake frozen at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50 minutes.