Jul 09 2026

Chicken Bundles Recipe

Time1h 10m
Serves4

Chicken breast, tarragon cream sauce wrapped in philo dough and baked to a golden brown. Served with rice and vegetables.

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Ingredients

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Filling

Phyllo Wrapping

Method

Preparing the Filling

  1. 1

    Sauté aromatics

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and shallot; sauté 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Cook chicken

    Add diced chicken breast to the skillet; cook until lightly browned and just cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.

  3. 3

    Make creamy filling

    Reduce heat to low and stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth. Add fresh tarragon; season with salt and pepper to taste.

Wrapping the Bundles

  1. 4

    Prepare phyllo sheets

    Keep phyllo covered to prevent drying. Brush each sheet with melted butter; layer sheets as desired (typical two sheets per bundle).

  2. 5

    Assemble bundles

    Place a line of filling along the edge of the phyllo stack. Roll tightly to form a bundle; seal ends. Repeat for remaining filling.

  3. 6

    Chill before baking

    Optional: Chill bundles 10 minutes to help hold shape during baking.

Bake the Bundles

  1. 7

    Preheat and bake

    Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Place bundles seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with melted butter.

  2. 8

    Bake until golden

    Bake 20-25 minutes, or until phyllo is crisp and golden. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Sides and Plating

  1. 9

    Rice

    Meanwhile, cook white rice according to package instructions to yield about 1 cup cooked per serving.

  2. 10

    Vegetables

    Sauté or steam vegetables until tender-crisp; season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

  3. 11

    Plate

    Divide rice and vegetables on plates. Top with chicken bundles and serve immediately.