Chicken Pillows Creamy Parmesan: 8 Irresistible Recipes
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Irresistible Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20-25 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 pkg crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 each beaten egg
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- to taste additional garlic powder
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the cooked chicken, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, pepper, and melted butter in a large mixing bowl.
- Open and unroll the crescent roll dough, flattening the triangles for uniform thickness.
- Place a scoop of creamy chicken filling on each dough triangle, fold, and pinch to seal.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg and optionally sprinkle panko breadcrumbs before baking.
- Bake the Chicken Pillows for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then add milk and cream until thickened. Stir in Parmesan and spices.
- Serve the Chicken Pillows drizzled with the creamy Parmesan sauce.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken can save prep time.
- Fresh garlic and onions can enhance the flavor.
- Substituting fresh parsley adds freshness.
- Opt for unsalted butter for better control over saltiness.
- Half-and-half is a lighter alternative to heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Chicken Pillow with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg