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Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Delicious Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce Your Family Will Love

Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce are a comforting and kid-approved dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 pillows
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked and Shredded Chicken Use rotisserie or leftovers for quick prep
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Ensure it's at room temperature for easy mixing; or substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Dried Parsley Feel free to swap with fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Adjust to your taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Use freshly ground for stronger impact
  • 2 tbsp Melted Butter
  • 1 pkg Crescent Roll Dough Opt for gluten-free dough if needed
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Optional for added crunch on top
  • 1 large Egg Used for egg wash
For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Butter Base for the roux
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Choose authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano for best flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Brush

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 large mixing bowl, combine cooked and shredded chicken with room temperature cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and melted butter.
  3. Carefully unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean surface and flatten each triangle.
  4. Place a generous spoonful of the creamy chicken filling onto the wide end of each flattened triangle, then fold and seal.
  5. Apply a light coat of beaten egg wash over each filled pillow and sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top if desired.
  6. Arrange the pillows on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; whisk in flour, then gradually add whole milk and heavy cream until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
  8. Serve the baked Chicken Pillows drizzled with warm creamy Parmesan sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 470mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother mixing. Keep an eye on the baking process for the perfect golden brown finish.

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