Chicken and Mushroom Pie With Phyllo-parmesan Crust

Boneless chicken thighs give a moist result, but chicken breasts work well too. Mix wild mushrooms with cultivated button mushrooms for a deeper flavour. From February 2005 Issue of Bon Appetit. This pie is delicious!

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (1/2ounce) package dried porcini mushrooms
• 1  cup hot water
• 9  tablespoons butter, divided
• 1  lb  assorted fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 3⁄4 cup riesling wine or 3⁄4 cup  other fruity white wine
• 2  ounces prosciutto ham, cut into thin strips
• 2  teaspoons  grated lemons, rind of
• 2  teaspoons  chopped fresh thyme
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3  tablespoons  cornstarch mixed with 1/2 cup water
• 12  sheets  fresh phyllo pastry
• 2  lbs chicken thighs, boneless, skinned, excess fat removed, thighs quartered
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1⁄2 cup  finely grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Combine dried porcini and 1 cup hot water in a small bowl; let stand until porcini are soft, about 20 minutes. Drain porcini, reserving liquid.
2. Melt 3 TBs butter in heavy large pot over medium high heat. Add fresh mushrooms and garlic; saute until mushrooms are browned, about 8 minutes. Add porcini, porcini soaking liquid (leaving any sediment behind), broth, wine, prosciutto, lemon peel, thyme, 1 teaspoons salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Reduce heat to medium low; simmer uncovered 20 minutes to blend flavours. Whisk cornstarch mixture to combine and add to skillet; stir until mixture thickens slightly, about 1 1/2 minutes. Season sauce to taste with more salt and pepper, if desired (can be prepared 1 day ahead, cool slightly, then cover and refrigerate).
3. Preheat oven to 425*F. Melt 6 TBS butter in a small saucepan and remove from heat.
4. Place 1 phyllo sheet on work surface. Brush phyllo sheet with some of melted butter. Using both hands, gently scrunch buttered phyllo sheet into loose ball, about 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter; st on work surface. Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and melted butter.
5. Bring mushroom sauce to a boil. Mix in chicken and parsley. Transfer mixture to 13 X 9 X 2 inch glass or ceramic baking dish. Cover hot fillint with phyllo balls. Sprinkle Parmesan over. Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350*F and bake until phyllo is golden and chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes longer.