This is a fun take on spanakopita, with a creamy feta-and-spinach filling and a crispy phyllo topping.

Chicken and white beans pack in the protein.

Any white beans, such as cannellini, garbanzo or navy beans, work well here.

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Lightly coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes.

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Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Transfer to a medium bowl and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

Spoon into the prepared baking dish.

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Cut each phyllo sheet in half crosswise.

Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo sheets and oil, stacking the sheets.

Score the phyllo into 2-inch squares with a sharp knife.

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Bake until golden brown on top, about 25 minutes.

Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

  • Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.

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