Description
Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce are a delightful blend of comfort and flavor, making them the perfect addition to any family dinner or gathering. These flaky crescent roll pillows envelop a creamy filling of tender chicken and cheese, topped with a luscious Parmesan sauce that adds richness to each bite. Whether you’re hosting a festive celebration or just enjoying a cozy weeknight meal, these versatile chicken pillows are sure to impress everyone at the table. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, you can add your favorite herbs or spices for an extra touch. Serve them warm with fresh sides for the ultimate comfort food 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
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Panko breadcrumbs (optional)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 2 tablespoons butter (for the sauce)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and melted butter until smooth.
- Unroll the crescent dough into triangles; flatten slightly.
- Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture on each triangle and fold over to seal.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with panko for added crunch if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the sauce by melting butter in a saucepan, whisking in flour, then adding milk and heavy cream gradually until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese and seasonings.
- Serve warm drizzled with creamy Parmesan sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken pillow (about 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg