Greek Chicken Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    4 medium plum tomatoes, cut in 1/4-inch cubes
    1/4 cup red onion, coarsely chopped
    1/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted and sliced
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    3 -4 teaspoons greek herbs, to taste (ground fennel, oregano, crushed dried mint leaves, thyme)
    1 dash cinnamon
    20 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
    8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
    1 1/2 ounces parmesan cheese, grated
    1/4 cup heavy cream
    2 large eggs, beaten
    1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
    salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation
    Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
    Place tomatoes, onions, and olives in a bowl. Season with salt, pepper, herbs, and a dash of cinnamon; drizzle with olive oil and toss to distribute evenly.
    Reserve 1/4 cup of the crumbled feta, 1/4 cup of the grated Parmesan cheese, and 1/2 cup of the tomato mixture in separate dishes; set aside.
    Combine eggs, cream, crumbled feta, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer or wire whisk until blended.
    Add the drained spinach and tomato mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.
    Pour into a greased 3-quart casserole dish.
    Season chicken with salt, pepper, and herbs; place on top of spinach.
    Top with reserved tomato mixture.
    Sprinkle with reserved feta and Parmesan.
    Bake for about 1 hour or until chicken is done.
    Let sit about 10 minutes before serving.

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