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Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Delicious Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce Recipe

Enjoy heartwarming Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce—perfect for family dinners and busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pillows
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken Rotisserie chicken recommended
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions Chives are a lovely alternative
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
For the Pastry
  • 16 oz Refrigerated Crescent Rolls 2 tubes of 8 oz
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter For brushing
  • 1 cup Italian-Seasoned Breadcrumbs Panko can provide extra crispiness
For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter For flavor base
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour For thickening
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium preferred
  • 1 cup Milk Consider using cream for a more luxurious feel
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated yields the best taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking sheet.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine your cooked shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, chopped green onions, salt, and pepper.
  3. Unroll the tubes of refrigerated crescent rolls and separate the dough into individual triangles.
  4. Spoon a generous heaping tablespoon of the creamy chicken mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
  5. Roll up each triangle, pinching the edges tightly to seal the pillows.
  6. Dip each pillow in melted butter and then roll them in Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs.
  7. Arrange the pillows on your greased baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan, whisk in the flour to make a roux.
  9. Whisk in the chicken broth and milk until smooth and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  10. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, and cook until melted and creamy.
  11. Serve the baked Chicken Pillows warm, topped with the creamy Parmesan sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the Chicken Pillows to rest for a few minutes after baking for easier serving.

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