Description
Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce are the ultimate cozy dinner. Flaky crescent dough envelopes a creamy chicken filling, served with a rich, cheesy Parmesan sauce perfect for comfort nights.
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie or leftover works best)
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 package crescent roll dough
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs (optional for crunch)
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Creamy Parmesan Sauce
- 4 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, pepper, and melted butter for the filling.
- Unroll crescent dough and cut into rectangles. Spoon chicken mixture onto each rectangle.
- Fold dough over the filling and seal edges with a fork. Brush each pillow with beaten egg and sprinkle with Panko breadcrumbs if desired.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown and flaky.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to form a roux, cook 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in milk and cream until smooth and thickened. Stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Serve chicken pillows warm, drizzled with creamy Parmesan sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
- Chicken can be prepped ahead and stored in the fridge for faster assembly.
- Perfect served with a side salad or roasted veggies for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked / Stuffed
- Cuisine: American-Italian