Delicious Chicken Pillows
Indulge in the comforting goodness of chicken pillows, where tender chicken meets creamy filling, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, these delightful pockets are sure to impress your family and friends. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, you’ll find yourself making them time and again!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 pillows 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (shredded)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 package puff pastry (2 sheets)
- 4 green onions (chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- On a floured surface, roll out puff pastry sheets to about 1/8 inch thick and cut into 4×4 inch squares.
- Place a spoonful of filling on each square. Fold corners to create pockets and seal with a fork.
- Whisk egg with a splash of water; brush over each pillow for a golden finish.
- Bake on parchment-lined sheet for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg