Description
Indulge in the comfort of Chicken Parmesan Pillows, a delightful fusion of flaky pastry, tender chicken, tangy marinara, and gooey cheese. Perfect for any occasion, these savory bites are sure to impress at family gatherings or cozy movie nights. Easy to make and customizable, they promise a burst of flavor in every delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 package puff pastry sheets (17.3 ounces)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Egg wash (1 egg + 1 tbsp water)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side. Let it cool slightly before shredding.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
- Roll out each puff pastry sheet on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick and cut into four squares (4×4 inches).
- Spoon filling onto one half of each square, fold over the other half, and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush each pillow with egg wash and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pillow (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg