Description
Indulge in the comfort of Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce, a delightful dish that combines flaky crescent dough with a savory chicken filling, all drizzled in a rich and creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, these golden pillows are easy to prepare and sure to impress family and friends alike. The tender chicken mixed with cream cheese and aromatic spices creates a flavor explosion, while the luscious Parmesan sauce adds an irresistible touch. Prepare to be the star of your next dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and melted butter until creamy.
- Unroll crescent roll dough into triangles and flatten slightly.
- Spoon the chicken mixture onto the widest part of each triangle; fold and pinch edges to seal.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle panko breadcrumbs if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the sauce: melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk and heavy cream until smooth. Stir in Parmesan cheese and seasonings; simmer until thickened.
- Drizzle sauce over baked pillows before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pillow
- Calories: 314
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 54mg