Description
Indulge in the warm, flaky delight of chicken pillows, a comforting dish that combines tender shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and aromatic herbs all encased in golden puff pastry. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, these crowd-pleasers are not only easy to prepare but also versatile, allowing you to customize the filling to suit your taste. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a dish that will leave everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- ¼ cup fresh herbs (such as parsley or dill)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Shred into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with cream cheese, herbs, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into 4-inch squares.
- Place a spoonful of filling on each square, fold diagonally to create triangles, and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush each pillow with whisked egg and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pillow (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg