Description
Delightful creamy chicken pillows wrapped in flaky pastry, topped with a delicious Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup pastry dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the cooked chicken, cream cheese, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined.
- Roll out the pastry dough on a floured surface and cut it into squares or circles.
- Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture in the center of each piece of dough.
- Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges using a fork.
- Place the pillows on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush them with heavy cream.
- Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the tops.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
These pillows can be customized with turkey or vegetables as a vegetarian option. They freeze well before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy, Parmesan, pastry, comfort food