Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce
These delightful chicken pillows are stuffed with savory chicken and cream cheese, enveloped in flaky pastry, and drizzled with a rich creamy parmesan sauce, perfect for cozy dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened Ensure it's very soft for easier mixing.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
For the Pastry
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough
For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped For garnish
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Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
- Place approximately 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll the dough from the wide end towards the point, sealing the filling inside. Pinch the edges to ensure they don’t open during baking.
- Arrange the filled pillows on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked.
Preparation of Sauce
- While the pillows are baking, prepare the creamy parmesan sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, gradually whisk in the heavy cream.
- Once the mixture thickens, add the grated parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Remove the chicken pillows from the oven and drizzle with the creamy parmesan sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
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Notes
These chicken pillows can be customized by adding chopped vegetables or herbs to the filling for added flavor and nutrition. For best results, ensure the cream cheese is softened and avoid stretching the crescent roll dough too much.