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Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

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Experience the comfort of Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce, a delightful and customizable dish perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 pillows
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked and Shredded Chicken Rotisserie chicken can be used
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened to room temperature
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Dried Parsley Fresh herbs are a good substitute
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground recommended
  • 2 tbsp Melted Butter
  • 1 pkg Crescent Roll Dough Substitute with whole wheat or gluten-free if desired
  • 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Optional for extra crunch
  • 1 beaten Egg For wash
For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Butter For the roux
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Parmigiano-Reggiano recommended
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and melted butter until well blended.
    Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce
  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles, flattening each triangle slightly.
    Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce
  4. Spoon a generous amount of the chicken filling onto the wide end of each triangle, fold the sides over, and roll it up to create a secure envelope.
    Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce
  5. Arrange the filled pillows on the baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs if desired.
    Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
    Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce
  7. While baking, melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, and gradually add milk and cream, stirring until thickened. Add Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
    Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce
  8. Serve the baked Chicken Pillows warm, drizzled with the creamy Parmesan sauce.
    Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling; avoid overfilling pillows to prevent bursts during baking. Brush with egg wash for a golden finish.

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