Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce, a dish that combines tender shredded chicken enveloped in flaky crescent dough, topped with a rich and creamy Parmesan sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, offering a comforting main course or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a delicious meal that everyone will love. Serve these scrumptious pillows drizzled with warm Parmesan sauce alongside your favorite sides for an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tube (8-count) crescent roll dough
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (optional for added crunch)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and melted butter until creamy.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough into triangles; spoon the chicken mixture onto the widest part of each triangle and fold to seal.
- Brush each pillow with beaten egg and sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs if desired.
- Place on the baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, prepare the creamy Parmesan sauce by melting butter in a saucepan, whisking in flour, then gradually adding milk and cream until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese and seasonings.
- Once baked, drizzle the pillows with sauce and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken pillow (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 65mg