Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Chicken Parmesan Pillows, where crispy, golden-brown exteriors encase tender chicken, gooey cheese, and zesty marinara sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, these delightful bites are guaranteed to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Easy to make and customizable, they are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook chicken breasts until fully cooked, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- Set up an assembly line with beaten eggs in one bowl and panko breadcrumbs in another.
- Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture on a piece of dough; fold and seal tightly.
- Dip each pillow in beaten eggs followed by panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry pillows until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pillow (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg