Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with homemade chicken pillows—fluffy, buttery pastries filled with tender chicken and creamy goodness. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, these delightful bites are as easy to make as they are delicious. With a golden-brown crust and a savory filling, they are sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- ¼ cup fresh chives (chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Roll out puff pastry sheets on a floured surface to about an eighth of an inch thick; cut into 4×4 inch squares.
- Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture in the center of each square. Fold corners over to seal the filling inside. Pinch edges tightly.
- Brush melted butter generously over each pillow and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken pillow (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg