Authentic Albanian Tavë Kosi 🍖🥚 – Delicious Baked Lamb & Yogurt Casserole 🇦🇱

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade pastry

Whole wheat pastry offers more nutrients.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more economical.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein with similar tanginess.

cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Cook rice in boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes, then drain.

Sauté onions in olive oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

Mix cooked rice with sautéed chicken and onions in a bowl.

Stir in yogurt, eggs, cheese, parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Lay a sheet of phyllo dough in a greased baking dish, brushing with melted butter.

Layer additional sheets of phyllo, repeating the buttering process, about 4-5 layers.

Spread the chicken and rice mixture evenly over the phyllo layers.

Cover with more phyllo, brushing each layer with butter, about 4-5 layers.

Tuck in the edges of the phyllo to seal the filling.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30-35 minutes.

Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

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