Description
Chicken Pillows With Creamy Parmesan Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender, shredded chicken wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough with a rich and velvety Parmesan sauce. This comfort food masterpiece is the perfect blend of savory, creamy, and indulgent flavors – a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cup cooked and shredded chicken
- 8 ounce cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 package crescent roll dough
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional)
- 1 large egg
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, pepper, and melted butter until the filling is well combined.
Step 3: Roll out the crescent dough and cut it into squares. Place a spoonful of the chicken filling in the center of each square. Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges, creating a pillow shape.
Step 4: Brush the pillows with a beaten egg, and if desired, sprinkle them with the panko breadcrumbs for an extra crispy texture.
Step 5: Arrange the Chicken Pillows on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and flaky.
Step 6: While the Chicken Pillows are baking, prepare the creamy Parmesan sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, then stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream until the mixture is smooth. Add the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and cook until the sauce has thickened.
Step 7: Once the Chicken Pillows are golden and crispy, drizzle the warm, creamy Parmesan sauce over the top and serve immediately.
Notes
For the best texture, use cooked and shredded chicken rather than cubed or diced. This creates a smoother, more cohesive filling.
Feel free to experiment with different dried herbs and spices to customize the filling to your taste. Fresh parsley or chives also make a delicious addition.
The panko breadcrumbs provide an amazing crispy exterior, but they’re entirely optional. If you prefer a softer texture, you can skip this step.
Keep a close eye on the Parmesan sauce while it’s thickening, stirring frequently to prevent lumps. You can adjust the consistency by adding more or less milk or cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pillow
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg