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Creamy Chicken Pillows with Parmesan Sauce

Creamy Chicken Pillows with Parmesan Sauce for Cozy Nights

Discover the warmth of Creamy Chicken Pillows with Parmesan Sauce, perfect for quick dinners and comfort cooking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pillows
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken Tip: Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Substitute with low-fat cream cheese for a lighter option.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions Leeks or chives can also work.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to your personal preference.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to your personal preference.
Dough
  • 1 can Refrigerated Crescent Rolls Store-bought puff pastry can be a substitute.
  • 2 tbsp Melted Butter Adds flavor and helps in browning the dough.
  • 1/2 cup Italian-Seasoned Breadcrumbs Panko breadcrumbs can be used for extra crunch.
Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Milk Use non-dairy milk for a lactose-free option.
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Alternative: Pecorino Romano or nutritional yeast for a vegan option.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, cream cheese, chopped green onions, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Unroll the refrigerated crescent rolls into triangles and keep chilled.
  4. Spoon filling onto the wide end of each triangle and roll into pillow shape, sealing edges.
  5. Dip each rolled pillow in melted butter and coat with breadcrumbs. Arrange on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour until bubbly, then add chicken broth and milk while whisking.
  8. Cook sauce until thickened, then stir in parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning.
  9. Serve the chicken pillows drizzled with parmesan sauce and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 15gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, use rotisserie chicken, soften cream cheese beforehand, and seal pillow edges tightly.

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