Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce, a perfect dish for cozy nights. This recipe features tender chicken enveloped in flaky crescent roll dough, all drizzled with a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, these delightful bites combine convenience and deliciousness. Prepare them quickly using leftover or rotisserie chicken, making this dish a go-to for busy evenings. With its kid-friendly appeal and versatile nature, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 pkg crescent roll dough
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, cream cheese, seasonings, and melted butter until smooth.
- Roll out crescent dough into rectangles and place filling in the center. Seal edges tightly.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk and cream. Stir in Parmesan until thickened.
- Serve warm with sauce drizzled over the pillows.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pillow (90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg