Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce
If you’re craving a meal that embodies comfort and indulgence, these Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce are your answer! Imagine tender, shredded chicken enveloped in a flaky crescent dough, baked to golden perfection, and drizzled with a rich creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish is quick to prepare and will impress everyone at the table. With its family-friendly flavors and make-ahead convenience, it’s bound to become a staple in your home cooking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine cooked chicken, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and melted butter until creamy.
- Unroll the crescent dough into triangles and flatten slightly.
- Spoon filling onto each triangle; fold edges over and seal tightly.
- Brush with beaten egg; sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan; whisk in flour then gradually add milk and heavy cream. Stir in Parmesan cheese until thickened.
- Serve warm drizzled with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken pillow (95g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg