Savory Chicken & Pear Pastilla

November 07, 2013

A “Pastilla” is a traditional Moroccan dish (sometimes called “Bastilla” in Spain) and basically involves some sort of savory, spiced meat stuffing baked inside layers of Fillo dough. This delicious version uses pear and chicken.

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground allspice
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 chicken leg quarters
1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper
3 cups diced pears (about 2 pears)
1 large onion, chopped (1 pound)
3 cups chicken stock or broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
Melted butter for brushing phyllo (Fillo) dough
10 phyllo sheets

Combine the cumin, cinnamon, ginger and allspice. Set aside. 2. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet. Season chicken with a little salt & pepper (there will be salt in the broth and added later so you...
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Nutritions

Calories
341

Sodium
342mg
14% DV

Fat
16g
26% DV

Protein
8g
17% DV

Carbs
39g
13% DV

Fiber
5g
22% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 10g 52%

Polysaturated Fat 1g 8%

Monosaturated Fat 5g 31%

Cholesterol 69mg 23%

Sodium 342mg 14%

Potassium 311mg 8%

Protein 8g 17%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 5g 22%

Sugar 10g 20%

Vitamin A 301IU 6%

Vitamin B6 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C 6mg 11%

Calcium 50mg 5%

Iron 1mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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