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Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Delicious Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce Recipe

Discover a family-friendly recipe for Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce, featuring flaky pastry and savory filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 pillows
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken Use canned or rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Ensure it's softened for easy mixing.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions Can substitute with chives.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Dough
  • 2 tubes Refrigerated Crescent Rolls 8 oz each, or use puff pastry.
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter Can use olive oil for a lighter option.
Coating
  • 1 cup Italian-Seasoned Breadcrumbs Substitute with plain breadcrumbs plus Italian seasoning.
Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Margarine can be used as an alternative.
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be a lighter choice.
  • 1 cup Milk Options include whole milk or plant-based varieties.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated offers the best taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Fork
  • Spatula

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, green onions, salt, and pepper until creamy.
  3. Unroll the crescent rolls into triangles on a clean surface.
  4. Spoon a tablespoon of filling onto the wide end of each crescent triangle.
  5. Fold and roll the triangle to shape each pillow, sealing edges tightly.
  6. Dip each pillow in melted butter, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  7. Arrange pillows on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, and cook until lightly golden to make a roux.
  9. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk, simmering until thickened.
  10. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted for the creamy sauce.
  11. Plate warm pillows and drizzle with the Parmesan sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for mixing. Pinch edges well to prevent leaking.

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