Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken and mushrooms wrapped in crispy pastry, served with a rich savoury gravy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Puff pastry sheets
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- For the Savoury Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a skillet, melt some butter over medium heat and sauté the mushrooms until soft. Stir in the garlic, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper. Add the shredded chicken and cream cheese to the skillet, mixing well until combined and heated through.
- Roll Out the Pastry: On a floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheets. Cut them into squares, ensuring each square is large enough to fold over the filling comfortably.
- Fill Your Pillows: Spoon a generous amount of the chicken and mushroom mixture onto one half of each pastry square. Fold the other half over, pressing the edges together to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges or simply press them down.
- Egg Wash: Brush the tops with beaten egg for that beautiful golden finish.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the pillows for 20-25 minutes, or until they’re golden and puffed up.
- Make the Gravy: While your pillows are baking, melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in the flour, cooking for about a minute. Gradually add the chicken broth, whisking constantly until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or parsley to the filling. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pillow
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken, Mushroom, Pillows, Savoury Gravy, Comfort Food, Dinner Recipe