Chicken Spanakopita Casserole

Item No. REC12263
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By Ninja Test Kitchen
  • Contains Dairy
  • Contains Wheat
Total Time
55m
Easy
8
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 large yellow onion, peeled, diced
  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 container (8 ounces) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 small bunch fresh dill, chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed, covered with a towel
  • 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter, melted

Instructions

Step 1
Place chicken, onion, garlic, stock, salt, and pepper into the pot. 

Step 2
Assemble pressure lid, making sure the pressure release valve is in the SEAL position. Select PRESSURE and set to High. Set time to 22 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin. 

Step 3
When pressure cooking is complete, quick release the pressure by moving the pressure release valve to the VENT position. Carefully remove lid when unit has finished releasing pressure. 

Step 4
Select SEAR/SAUTÉ and set to MED-HI. Select START/STOP to begin. 

Step 5
Add spinach leaves in handfuls to pot and allow to wilt, stirring gently, while also breaking up chicken into bite-size pieces. 

Step 6
Add flour and stir for 1 minute, or until liquid has thickened. Add feta, scallions, and dill and stir well to incorporate throughout. 

Step 7
Lay phyllo dough on top of mixture, 2 sheets at a time, and brush each layer with melted butter. 

Step 8
Close crisping lid. Select AIR CRISP, set temperature to 325°F, and set time to 20 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin. Cooking is complete when the phyllo dough is golden brown and crispy. 

Step 9
When cooking is complete, carefully remove pot to a heat-proof surface. Let casserole cool for 10 minutes, then garnish with dill and serve.