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Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

  • Author: cov6
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Description

Satisfying chicken-filled pillows wrapped in flaky pastry and drizzled with a velvety parmesan sauce, perfect for cozy nights.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 can crescent roll dough
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
  3. Roll out the crescent roll dough and cut it into triangles.
  4. Place a scoop of the chicken mixture at the wide end of each triangle and roll them up to form pillows, sealing the edges.
  5. Brush melted butter over each pillow and sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs if desired.
  6. Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. For the creamy parmesan sauce, melt butter in a saucepan and whisk in flour until bubbly.
  8. Add milk and cream gradually, whisking continuously to prevent lumps, then stir in parmesan until melted and creamy.
  9. Serve the Chicken Pillows topped with the creamy parmesan sauce.

Notes

Using room temperature cream cheese helps create a smooth filling. Watch baking time to avoid overcooking or drying out the filling.