Description
Chicken Parmesan Pillows are a delightful fusion of crispy, golden-brown pastry filled with tender chicken, gooey cheese, and rich marinara sauce. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, these pillows not only elevate your meal but also create memorable moments around the table. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll impress everyone with this comforting dish that’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Butterfly each chicken breast to create pockets for stuffing.
- In a bowl, mix mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, and chopped basil.
- Stuff each chicken pocket with the cheese mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- Dip stuffed chicken in beaten eggs and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking tray and drizzle olive oil over each piece.
- Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed chicken and add extra mozzarella if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pillow (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 140mg