Description
Delightful chicken pillows filled with cheesy herbs, enveloped in a creamy parmesan sauce—perfect for family meals or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- Herbs (e.g., parsley, thyme)
- 1 cup cheese (e.g., mozzarella, cream cheese)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pound the chicken breasts thin and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix together the herbs and cheese, then place a spoonful in the center of each chicken breast.
- Fold the chicken over to create a ‘pillow’ shape and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the stuffed chicken pillows on both sides until golden brown.
- Melt butter in a separate saucepan and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken pillows and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy your creamy parmesan chicken pillows!
Notes
Allow stuffed chicken pillows to cool before storing. Refrigerate leftovers for up to three days; freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg