Garlic Chicken Cushions
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these savory and flaky Garlic Chicken Cushions! Featuring tender chicken breast nestled in a pillow of buttery puff pastry, this dish is elevated with a creamy garlic and Parmesan filling that melts in every bite. Seasoned to perfection and finished with a golden egg wash, these parcels bake to crisp perfection in just 25 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as an impressive appetizer, this recipe combines the ease of simple ingredients like cream cheese, fresh parsley, and store-bought puff pastry with the elegance of a gourmet entrée. Serve them warm with a side salad or your favorite dipping sauce, and watch them disappear at your next gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 package Puff pastry sheets
- 4 tablespoons Cream cheese
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 piece Egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook them for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and partially cooked through. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. Stir until well combined.
Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry into 4 equal squares.
Chop the partially cooked chicken breasts into smaller, bite-sized pieces or strips.
Place a spoonful of the garlic-cream cheese mixture in the center of each puff pastry square. Top with pieces of chicken.
Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling, pinching the edges together to form a sealed parcel. Ensure there are no gaps to prevent leakage.
Place the chicken cushions seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Brush the tops with beaten egg to give the pastry a golden glaze.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
Remove from the oven and let the chicken cushions rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with a side salad or dipping sauce of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3796 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 235.6 g | 302% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.9 g | 360% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 552 mg | 184% | |
| Sodium | 5258 mg | 229% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 270.9 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.6 g | ||
| Protein | 157.3 g | 315% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 347 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 1645 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
