Description
Indulge in the warmth and richness of Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce for Cozy Nights. This comforting dish features tender shredded chicken enveloped in a flaky crescent roll crust, complemented by a luscious creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for family dinners or intimate evenings at home, these pillows are not just delicious—they’re easy to make with minimal prep time. Serve them fresh from the oven, topped with the heavenly sauce, and watch your loved ones savor every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 pkg crescent roll dough
- 4 tbsp butter (for sauce)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg (beaten for egg wash)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, blend together shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough into triangles on a floured surface. Place about 2 tablespoons of filling on each triangle and roll from wide end to narrow end.
- Place on a greased baking sheet and brush with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, prepare the creamy sauce: melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour to create a roux, then gradually add milk and stir until thickened. Mix in heavy cream and grated Parmesan until smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Chicken Pillow (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg