Description
Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce are the ultimate comfort food—fluffy, golden pastry pockets filled with a rich and creamy chicken mixture, then smothered in a luscious, cheesy Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
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
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked and shredded chicken, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. Place a heaping tablespoon of the chicken mixture on the wide end of each triangle, then roll up tightly.
- Place the rolled pillows on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with melted butter and beaten egg. If desired, sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top for extra crunch.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the pillows are baking, prepare the creamy Parmesan sauce by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the whole milk and heavy cream, cooking until the sauce thickens. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Once the Chicken Pillows are done baking, serve them warm with the creamy Parmesan sauce drizzled over the top.
Notes
These chicken pillows can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving. They are also kid-approved and perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pillow
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 28g
Keywords: Chicken Pillows, Creamy Parmesan Sauce, comfort food, weeknight dinner, easy recipe