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Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Delightful pockets of flaky crescent roll dough filled with a creamy chicken mixture and topped with a rich Parmesan sauce, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Pillows
  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 tube (8-count) crescent roll dough
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (optional for added crunch)
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix together shredded chicken, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and melted butter until fully combined.
  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 triangles, flattening each slightly.
Assembly
  1. Spoon the chicken mixture onto the widest part of each triangle. Fold the edges over the filling and pinch to seal securely.
  2. Brush each pillow with the beaten egg and sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs if desired.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  2. For the creamy sauce, melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in the flour, then gradually add the milk and heavy cream while whisking until smooth.
  3. Stir in Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
  4. Serve the chicken pillows warm, drizzled with the creamy Parmesan sauce.

Notes

For easy preparation, consider using rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken. You can also prepare the chicken filling and pillows ahead of time and refrigerate before baking.