Description
Chicken Parmesan Pillows are a mouthwatering fusion of tender chicken, gooey mozzarella, and savory Parmesan enveloped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for family movie nights or entertaining guests, these golden-brown bites are quick to prepare and bursting with comforting flavors. In just under 30 minutes, you can serve up a dish that will have everyone reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side). Allow to cool before shredding.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into squares (4 inches wide). Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each square.
- Fold pastry over to seal edges tightly with a fork.
- Brush with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pillow (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in garlic powder with the filling or substituting chicken for turkey or eggplant for a vegetarian twist. Ensure the cheese melts completely for that ultimate gooey texture.