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Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce
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Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce are a delightful comfort food that combines tender chicken wrapped in flaky crescent dough, all topped with a luscious creamy sauce. This dish is not only quick to prepare—taking only about 20 minutes—but it also offers versatility in flavor, allowing you to customize the filling with your favorite herbs and spices. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, these savory pillows will impress anyone at the table with their rich flavors and appealing presentation. Serve them alongside a fresh salad or garlic bread for a complete meal that satisfies.

Ingredients

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  • 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)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (for sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for sauce)
  • 1 cup whole milk (for sauce)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (for sauce)
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, blend cooked shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and melted butter until creamy.
  3. Unroll the crescent dough into triangles; flatten slightly if needed.
  4. Spoon the chicken mixture onto the wide end of each triangle and fold over, pinching to seal.
  5. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top for extra crunch.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Meanwhile, make the creamy Parmesan sauce by whisking together melted butter and flour, then gradually adding milk and heavy cream before stirring in grated Parmesan until thickened.
  8. Drizzle warm sauce over baked chicken pillows before serving.

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