Pastilla with chicken and almonds

Ingredients

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• 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 cup toasted almonds, chopped
• 4 eggs
• 1 tsp salt
• 8 sheets phyllo dough
• 1/2 cup melted butter for brushing
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar for serving

Let’s make it

1. Cook onion in butter until soft, then stir in chicken, cinnamon, sugar, almonds, eggs, and salt until thickened.
2. Layer half the phyllo in a greased baking dish, brushing each sheet with butter.
3. Add the filling, then cover with the remaining phyllo, brushing each sheet.
4. Bake at 375 F/190 C for 30–35 minutes until crisp and golden.
5. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.