Crispy Skillet Spanakopita Chicken
A clever and exciting twist on the classic Greek spinach pie, this dish deconstructs the traditional flavors into a high-protein dinner. Tender chicken thighs are cooked in a creamy feta-spinach sauce and topped with buttery, shattered phyllo pastry for an incredible crunch.
In short
Crispy Skillet Spanakopita Chicken takes about 35 minutes (10 min prep, 25 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 9 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs600 g
- Fresh baby spinach200 g
- Feta cheese, crumbled150 g
- Phyllo pastry sheets5 stk
- Garlic cloves, minced3 stk
- Fresh dill, chopped0.5 bunch
- Lemon, zest and juice1 stk
- Unsalted butter, melted40 g
- Olive oil1 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside (they will finish cooking later).
- 2
In the same skillet, sauté the garlic for 1 minute. Add the fresh spinach in batches, stirring until wilted. Stir in the chopped dill, lemon zest, and half of the lemon juice.
- 3
Lower the heat and stir in the crumbled feta cheese and a splash of water or cream if desired to create a thick, savory base. Nestle the browned chicken thighs back into the spinach mixture.
- 4
Lightly brush each phyllo sheet with melted butter. Roughly scrunch or tear the sheets and place them over the chicken and spinach, covering the top of the skillet with a textured layer of pastry.
- 5
Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 200°C (390°F). Bake for 10-12 minutes until the phyllo is golden brown and shattered-crisp, and the chicken is fully cooked through. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Questions and answers
How long does Crispy Skillet Spanakopita Chicken take?
About 35 minutes in total: 10 minutes prep and 25 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 9 ingredients: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, Fresh baby spinach, Feta cheese, crumbled, Phyllo pastry sheets, Garlic cloves, minced, Fresh dill, chopped …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
