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Chicken Pillows

Delicious Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce You’ll Love

These Chicken Pillows are a cozy comfort food filled with tender chicken and creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pillows
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken Using leftover rotisserie chicken enhances flavor.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Chives Can be swapped with green onions.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Essential for depth of flavor.
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Enhances the overall flavor profile.
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
For the Pastry
  • 1 package Crescent Roll Dough
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated is best.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half if preferred.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 2 tbsp Butter For sauce and brushing dough.
  • 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour Acts as a thickening agent.
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg A pinch complements the cheese.
  • as needed Cooking Spray or Melted Butter For brushing before baking.

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the filling by combining the cooked shredded chicken, cream cheese, chopped chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
  3. Separate the crescent roll dough into triangles on a clean surface.
  4. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling onto the wider end of each dough triangle. Fold over the dough and seal the edges tightly.
  5. Arrange the filled pillows on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter or cooking spray.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  7. Prepare the creamy sauce by melting butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour to create a roux, then add chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring until thickened.
  8. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and a pinch of ground nutmeg until melted and smooth.
  9. Serve your warm Chicken Pillows hot, drizzled with creamy sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, drizzle a little extra cream sauce on top before serving. Garnish with fresh chives if desired.

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