Chicken in Filo Baskets (Low Fat)

Per serving

560.3kcal
38.9гProteins
25.7гFats
42.3гCarbs

This was adapted from a couple of recipes in cookbook, Symply Too Good to be True by Annette Syms. The refrigerated Filo is easier to use, I find the frozen very hard to handle. I always serve this with steamed rice.

Ingredients

2 serv.
  • sheets phyllo pastry, cut into quarters2
  • chicken, cooked250 g
  • light butter4 teaspoons
  • flour2 tablespoons
  • skim evaporated milk1 1⁄4 cups
  • shallots, sliced4 -6
  • lemon juice2 tablespoons
  • salt & pepper
  • low-fat cheese, grated1⁄2 cup
  • dried tarragon, to taste1 pinch

    to taste

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Layer each filo sheet diagonally in greased ramekins, spraying lightly between each sheet with olive oil spray - 4 quarters for each ramekin.

  2. 2

    Give each ramekin a final quick spray then bake for 10 minutes at 200degC (400degF).

  3. 3

    Melt butter for white sauce, stir in flour and cook stirring all the time until smooth.

  4. 4

    Add milk slowly, stir until thickened then add shallots, pepper, salt, lemon juice and cooked chicken; heat through.

  5. 5

    Spoon chicken mixture into filo baskets, sprinkle with cheese and serve with rice.

Source: food.com
Original recipe

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