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Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

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Enjoy Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce, a comforting and crowd-pleasing dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pillow
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken Rotisserie chicken works great for convenience.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened for easy mixing.
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Finely chopped; can substitute with chives.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust according to taste.
For the Outer Layer
  • 1 package Refrigerated Crescent Rolls Gluten-free dough can be used.
  • 4 tablespoons Melted Butter Coats the pillows.
  • 1 cup Italian-Seasoned Breadcrumbs Plain breadcrumbs can be jazzed up with herbs.
For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter (for sauce) Base for the sauce.
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour as an alternative.
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be substituted.
  • 1 cup Milk Non-dairy milk is a perfect alternative.
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated gives the best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper For seasoning.

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cream cheese, green onions, salt, and pepper until well-blended.
  3. Unroll the crescent rolls and separate them into triangles.
  4. Place a tablespoon of the filling at the wide end of each triangle and fold to create a pillow shape, sealing the edges.
  5. Dip each pillow in melted butter and then roll in breadcrumbs.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour to form a roux, then slowly add chicken broth and milk, cooking until thickened.
  8. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  9. Serve the baked pillows drizzled with creamy sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 16gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for the best filling texture. Pinch edges tightly to avoid leaks during baking.

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