Description
Tender chicken enveloped in soft dough, baked in a rich, garlicky Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast, finely chopped or shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a shallow baking dish.
- Mix softened cream cheese with grated Parmesan, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold chopped chicken into the cheese mixture until well combined.
- Combine flour, water, and a pinch of salt in a bowl to form a soft, slightly tacky dough; divide and roll into small rounds.
- Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture in the center of each round and seal the edges tightly.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and brown the pillows for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Arrange browned pillows in the prepared baking dish and pour chicken broth around them.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the dough is cooked through and the tops are golden.
- Remove from the oven, let rest briefly, and serve sprinkled with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a lighter binder, use Greek yogurt mixed with a little flour instead of cream cheese. For a sharper flavor, swap Parmesan for Pecorino Romano. Gluten-free versions can use a ready-made gluten-free dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken, parmesan, comfort food, baking, easy dinner