Delicious Chicken Pillows
Indulge in the cozy comfort of chicken pillows, where flaky pastry meets a creamy, savory filling. These delightful pockets are perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. With tender chicken and rich cream cheese wrapped in golden puff pastry, they promise to be a crowd-pleaser. Easy to make and customizable, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (chopped, like parsley or chives)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Allow cooling before shredding.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, garlic powder, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper; mix until creamy.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into 4×4 inch squares.
- Spoon filling onto each square; fold diagonally and seal edges with a fork.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and brush with beaten egg. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken pillow (125g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg