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Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Comforting Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce Delight

These Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce are a nostalgic, quick comfort food perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pillows
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked and Shredded Chicken Rotisserie chicken works beautifully.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Dried Parsley Use fresh if available.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Preferably freshly ground.
  • 3 tbsp Melted Butter
  • 1 tube Crescent Roll Dough Use chilled for best results.
  • 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Optional for crunch.
  • 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 Parmigiano-Reggiano is best.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder For flavor balance.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust for taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked and shredded chicken, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and melted butter. Mix until smooth.
  3. Open the tube of crescent roll dough and unroll it onto a clean surface. Separate into individual triangular pieces, flattening slightly.
  4. Take a generous spoonful of the chicken filling and place it in the center of each dough triangle. Fold the dough over and pinch the seams to seal.
  5. Whisk an egg in a small bowl to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the sealed Chicken Pillows with the egg.
  6. Arrange the filled pillows on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. While baking, melt butter in a saucepan and whisk in flour to form a roux. Gradually add milk and cream, whisking continuously. Stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  8. Once baked, drizzle the creamy Parmesan sauce over the Chicken Pillows and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best texture, ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature and chill the dough if it becomes too warm.

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