Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce, a dish that perfectly balances comfort and elegance. These golden pastries are filled with tender chicken and creamy cheese, all wrapped in flaky crescent dough. Topped with a luscious Parmesan sauce that enhances the flavors, they make for an unforgettable appetizer or main course. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy family dinner, these chicken pillows will quickly become a favorite. Plus, they are easy to prepare and customizable, allowing you to add your favorite herbs and spices to make them your own!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 tube (8-count) crescent roll dough
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter (for both filling and sauce)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Panko breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and melted butter until creamy.
- Roll out the crescent dough and separate it into triangles. Fill each triangle with the chicken mixture and seal the edges.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle panko breadcrumbs if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk and heavy cream until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Serve chicken pillows drizzled with warm sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Customize your filling by adding veggies like spinach or bell peppers. For extra flavor, experiment with different herbs or spices in the filling.