Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken, a rich Parmesan sauce, and crispy puff pastry pillows, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives, chopped
- 1 package (2 sheets) of puff pastry
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the filling by combining chicken, cream cheese, mozzarella, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Roll out puff pastry sheets on a floured surface, cutting into squares (approximately 4 inches each).
- Fill each square with a spoonful of the chicken mixture, folding over to create triangles, sealing edges with a fork.
- Prepare an egg wash by whisking the egg and brush over the pastry tops.
- Bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
- Make the sauce by simmering olive oil and heavy cream, whisking in Parmesan until smooth.
- Serve the pillows drizzled with the creamy sauce.
Notes
For lighter options, consider using ground turkey or a meat alternative. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Pillows, Parmesan Sauce, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Quick Recipe