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Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek

Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:1 hr 5 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:1 hr 5 minsServings:6

Active Time:30 mins

Active Time:

30 mins

Total Time:1 hr 5 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Servings:6

Servings:

6

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Overhead view of ingredients in various bowls and a cutting board from Spanakopita-Inspired Chicken & White Bean Casserole recipe

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided1cupfinely chopped yellow onion1tablespoonfinely chopped garlic1(10 ounce) packagefrozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry4ouncesreduced-fat cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened1(15 ounce) canno-salt-added white beans, rinsed3cupschopped cooked chicken¾cupcrumbled feta cheese⅓cupfinely grated Parmesan cheese1 ½tablespoonschopped fresh dill½teaspoongrated lemon zest½teaspoonground pepper6frozen phyllo pastry sheets, thawed in refrigerator overnight

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Ingredients

3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided

1cupfinely chopped yellow onion

1tablespoonfinely chopped garlic

1(10 ounce) packagefrozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

4ouncesreduced-fat cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened

1(15 ounce) canno-salt-added white beans, rinsed

3cupschopped cooked chicken

¾cupcrumbled feta cheese

⅓cupfinely grated Parmesan cheese

1 ½tablespoonschopped fresh dill

½teaspoongrated lemon zest

½teaspoonground pepper

6frozen phyllo pastry sheets, thawed in refrigerator overnight

DirectionsPreheat oven to 400°F. Lightly coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray.Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in spinach and cream cheese; cook, stirring constantly, until the cream cheese is melted and the vegetables are coated, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph WanekAdd beans, chicken, feta, Parmesan, dill, lemon zest and pepper to the spinach mixture; stir until fully combined. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph WanekCut each phyllo sheet in half crosswise. Place 1 half sheet on top of the spinach mixture; brush with some of the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo sheets and oil, stacking the sheets. Score the phyllo into 2-inch squares with a sharp knife. Bake until golden brown on top, about 25 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph WanekOriginally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2023

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray.Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in spinach and cream cheese; cook, stirring constantly, until the cream cheese is melted and the vegetables are coated, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph WanekAdd beans, chicken, feta, Parmesan, dill, lemon zest and pepper to the spinach mixture; stir until fully combined. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph WanekCut each phyllo sheet in half crosswise. Place 1 half sheet on top of the spinach mixture; brush with some of the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo sheets and oil, stacking the sheets. Score the phyllo into 2-inch squares with a sharp knife. Bake until golden brown on top, about 25 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek

Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in spinach and cream cheese; cook, stirring constantly, until the cream cheese is melted and the vegetables are coated, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

Overhead view of skillet of Spanakopita-Inspired Chicken & White Bean Casserole recipe cooking on a hot plate

Add beans, chicken, feta, Parmesan, dill, lemon zest and pepper to the spinach mixture; stir until fully combined. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.

Overhead view of a glass bowl with ingredients mixed from Spanakopita-Inspired Chicken & White Bean Casserole recipe

Cut each phyllo sheet in half crosswise. Place 1 half sheet on top of the spinach mixture; brush with some of the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo sheets and oil, stacking the sheets. Score the phyllo into 2-inch squares with a sharp knife. Bake until golden brown on top, about 25 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Overhead view of a baking dish, phyllo sheet on a cutting board, bowl of oil and brush from Spanakopita-Inspired Chicken & White Bean Casserole recipe

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2023

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)395Calories19gFat26gCarbs29gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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