Description
Chicken Parmesan Pillows are a scrumptious blend of crispy pastry enveloping juicy chicken, rich marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese. This delightful dish is perfect for any occasion—from family dinners to game nights—promising an irresistible experience that will keep everyone coming back for more. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can bring this culinary masterpiece to your table in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chicken until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in mozzarella and Parmesan until gooey.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface; cut into 4×4-inch squares. Place filling on each square and fold corners over, sealing edges with a fork.
- Brush tops with olive oil and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pillow (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg