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Spinach Feta Chicken Pie (Spanakopita Pie)

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 384kcal
Author: Lauren
This Spanakopita Pie is a hearty and flavorful twist on the classic Greek dish, combining spinach, feta, and tender chicken in a crispy, golden phyllo crust. Packed with protein and Mediterranean flavors, this savory pie is perfect for a satisfying lunch, dinner, or meal prep option. 
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Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil (45g) divided
  • 1 medium yellow onion (200g) finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 10 oz. frozen chopped spinach thawed & squeezed of liquid
  • 4 oz. light cream cheese cubed & softened
  • 15 oz. can great northern beans rinsed & drained
  • 3 cups/12 oz. shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup/4 oz. crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup/1.5 oz. finely grated Parmesan
  • 2 Tbsp fresh chopped dill
  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
  • 8 frozen phyllo pastry sheets thawed from frozen

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400F. Grease a 9x9-inch dish and set aside.
  • Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes, until more soft, then stir in the minced garlic, spinach and cream cheese. Turn off heat and stir until everything is mixed well, then transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add the beans, chicken, feta, parmesan, dill, lemon zest and pepper to the bowl; mix until well combined.
  • Unwrap phyllo pastry sheets from the package. Remove 8 sheets to use and store the rest. Keeping all 8 sheets together, cut in half down the middle, making 16 half sheets.
  • Line the bottom of the greased dish with two half pastry sheets. Add remaining olive oil to a bowl. Gently brush the olive oil along the top and sides. Place two sheets on top, brush with more oil, then add another two sheets.
  • Add the spinach chicken mixture and spread out evenly.
  • Place two more sheets on top, and brush with more olive oil– repeat this until all the sheets are used. After the final layer, sprinkle a few drops of water on the top and brush with olive oil, making sure to coat the edges and top completely. Score/cut spinach pie only part way through for a smoother cut after it's baked– this pie serves about 6 people but you could cut it into 9, 12 or however many squares you prefer– or just cut later.
  • Bake for about 15-20 minutes, until the crust is firm and crisp and the edges are golden brown.
  • Let cool for at least 5 minutes before finishing slicing, serve and enjoy!

Notes

You can prep many of the ingredients beforehand to make this recipe come together faster come cooking time. 
Go ahead and chop the onion, shred your chicken (or prepare it if needed), thaw the spinach and squeeze it of liquid, and rinse and drain the beans. Store ingredients in the fridge until ready to use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of pie (213g) | Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.4g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 17.1g | Saturated Fat: 6.3g | Cholesterol: 48.3mg | Sodium: 1100mg | Potassium: 75.9mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4.6g