Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce are Irresistible!
Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce are a delightful comfort food that combines tender chicken wrapped in a flaky pastry, topped with a rich and creamy parmesan sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 package puff pastry sheets
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut them into squares.
- Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture in the center of each square.
- Fold the pastry over to form a pillow shape and seal the edges.
- Place the pillows on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, stir in flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened. Stir in remaining parmesan cheese.
- Serve the chicken pillows drizzled with the creamy parmesan sauce.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include herbs like parsley or thyme in the chicken mixture.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pillow
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg