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Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Irresistible Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Enjoy tender Chicken Pillows wrapped in buttery dough, served with a rich Creamy Parmesan Sauce. A versatile and satisfying dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 pillows
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked and Shredded Chicken
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 tbsp Dried Parsley
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper To taste
  • 3 tbsp Melted Butter
  • 1 pkg Crescent Roll Dough For wrapping
  • 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Optional
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash
For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • saucepan
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, pepper, and melted butter until creamy.
  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough into triangle-shaped pieces and flatten slightly.
  4. Place a spoonful of chicken filling on the widest part of each triangle, fold, and seal edges.
  5. Beat the egg and brush over each chicken pillow for a golden finish, sprinkle with panko if desired.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  7. In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour, then gradually add milk and cream, stirring to thicken.
  8. Mix in Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to finish the sauce.
  9. Serve the baked chicken pillows drizzled with the creamy Parmesan sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese and handle the dough gently. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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