Description
Chicken Pillows Creamy Parmesan are a delightful blend of tender chicken and rich, cheesy filling enveloped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, these savory pillows promise to impress with every bite. Easy to prepare, they create a warm and inviting aroma that will have everyone eager to dig in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 egg (beaten for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook seasoned chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Shred the cooked chicken.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Roll out thawed puff pastry sheets on a floured surface and cut into 4×4 inch squares.
- Spoon filling onto each square, fold edges over, and seal with a fork.
- Place pillows in the baking dish, brush with egg wash, and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pillow (75g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg