Kotopita (Chicken and Cheese Pie)

8 servings

60 minutes

Kotopita is a delightful pie from Greek cuisine that combines flaky phyllo dough, tender chicken, and tangy feta cheese. This recipe has roots in Mediterranean traditions where layered pastries with rich fillings hold a special place at family gatherings. Crispy layers of dough soaked in butter perfectly complement the juicy filling of chicken, eggs, parsley, and cheese that create a rich flavor. The light tang of feta adds a distinctive note while the aroma of fresh herbs enhances its sophistication. Kotopita is perfect for both everyday dinners and festive tables, allowing you to enjoy the atmosphere of Greek hospitality in every bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 483.4
• Proteins: 23.5g
• Fats: 32.8g
• Carbohydrates: 21.1g

Ingredients

• Leek: 500 g
• Chicken breast: 2 pc
• Olive oil: 3 tbsp
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Parsley: 1 bunch
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Butter: 5 tbsp
• Feta cheese: 100 g
• Filo dough: 10 pc

Cooking steps

1. Boil the chicken meat and cut it into small cubes. Peel and finely chop the onion. Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté the onion until translucent, add the chicken, mix together and heat for 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast: 2 pieces
   • Leek: 500 g
   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons

2. Boil 2 eggs hard, chop finely or grate on a coarse grater. Wash the parsley, shake off the water, and chop finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Parsley: 1 bunch

3. Mix onion with chicken, eggs, cheese, and parsley in a bowl, season with salt and pepper to taste. Grease the baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Leek: 500 g
   • Chicken breast: 2 pieces
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Feta cheese: 100 g
   • Parsley: 1 bunch
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Butter: 5 tablespoon

4. Layer 5 sheets of dough, greasing each with butter. Place the first layer so that its edges hang over the sides, trim the excess with a knife, and place the remaining 4 layers to fit the bottom size.

   Required ingredients:

   • Filo dough: 10 pieces
   • Butter: 5 tablespoon

5. Spread all the filling on the dough, cover with the remaining layers of dough, greasing each layer with oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Feta cheese: 100 g
   • Filo dough: 10 pieces
   • Butter: 5 tablespoon

6. Mix the remaining oil with the egg and brush the top of the pie. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and bake the kotopita for 25-30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Butter: 5 tablespoon