Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce Recipe
Deliciously flaky Chicken Pillows filled with a creamy blend of shredded chicken, cream cheese, and cheddar, baked to golden perfection and served with a rich, velvety creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect as a comforting appetizer or a hearty main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings (6 pillows) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken Pillow Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dough
- 1 package crescent roll dough
Creamy Parmesan Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet to prepare for baking the pillows.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Unroll Dough: Open the crescent roll dough package and gently unroll it on a lightly floured surface. Separate the dough into individual triangles.
- Fill Dough: Place a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture at the wide end of each crescent triangle, ensuring an even amount for each pillow.
- Roll Up: Carefully roll the dough from the wide end to the tip, enclosing the filling completely. Pinch the edges firmly to seal each pillow, preventing the filling from leaking during baking.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place each sealed pillow on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart so they do not touch to allow even cooking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and puffed.
- Prepare Sauce: While the pillows bake, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Season Sauce: Add salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer gently for a few minutes to thicken slightly, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Serve Immediately: Remove the baked chicken pillows from the oven and allow them to cool for about 5 minutes. Drizzle the warm creamy Parmesan sauce over the pillows and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve while warm.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for easier mixing with other filling ingredients.
- Do not overfill the crescent dough to avoid leakage during baking.
- Use fresh Parmesan cheese for the best flavor in the sauce.
- Leftover pillows can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Optional garnish with fresh parsley adds a nice color contrast and fresh herbal note.
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