Creamy Chicken Pillows with Parmesan Sauce
A comforting and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken wrapped in flaky crescent rolls, drizzled with a luscious parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use leftover roasted chicken or rotisserie chicken.
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened Regular cream cheese recommended for full flavor.
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated Freshly grated is best; avoid powdered.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder Adjust to taste.
- 1 teaspoon onion powder Enhances flavor without tears.
- 1 package crescent roll dough Can substitute with puff pastry if needed.
- 1 cup heavy cream Essential for the sauce.
- Salt and pepper to taste Essential for flavor.
Garnish
- Chopped parsley For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Roll out the crescent roll dough and cut it into triangles.
- Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture on the wide end of each triangle and roll them up, sealing the edges.
- Place the chicken pillows on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Making the Sauce
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and remaining Parmesan cheese over low heat until smooth and creamy.
Serving
- Serve the chicken pillows drizzled with the Parmesan cream sauce and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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