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Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce for Cozy Nights Recipe

Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce for Cozy Nights Recipe
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Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce are flaky, buttery crescent roll pockets filled with a savory blend of shredded chicken, cream cheese, and herbs, served with a rich and velvety Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for cozy nights, this recipe combines indulgent flavors with an easy-to-make preparation.

Ingredients

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Chicken Pillows Filling

  • 2 cups Cooked and Shredded Chicken (rotisserie or leftover)
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Dried Parsley
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Melted Butter

Assembly

  • 1 pkg Crescent Roll Dough
  • 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs (optional)
  • 1 large Egg (beaten for egg wash)

Creamy Parmesan Sauce

  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the chicken pillows.
  2. Prepare Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and shredded chicken with cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and melted butter. Mix until well incorporated and creamy.
  3. Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and gently flatten each triangle with your hands to create a larger surface for filling.
  4. Fill Dough: Place a generous spoonful of the creamy chicken filling in the center of each triangle, ensuring there is enough filling without overstuffing.
  5. Shape Pillows: Fold the dough edges over the filling to create pockets, carefully sealing the seams tightly to prevent filling from leaking out during baking.
  6. Apply Egg Wash: Brush the tops of the filled chicken pillows with the beaten egg to give them a golden and shiny finish when baked. Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top if you desire extra crunch.
  7. Bake: Arrange the pillows on the lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until they turn golden brown and flaky on the outside.
  8. Make Parmesan Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour to form a roux. Gradually add whole milk and heavy cream while whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
  9. Simmer Sauce: Let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes until it thickens. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
  10. Serve: Once the chicken pillows are golden and crispy, drizzle the warm creamy Parmesan sauce over each pillow or serve on the side for dipping. Enjoy your cozy meal!

Notes

  • You can substitute rotisserie chicken with leftover roasted chicken for convenience.
  • For extra crispiness, sprinkle panko breadcrumbs before baking.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature to mix smoothly with other ingredients.
  • The crescent roll dough can be easily replaced with puff pastry for a flakier texture.
  • Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
  • Leftover chicken pillows can be refrigerated and reheated in an oven to keep crispiness.
  • The creamy Parmesan sauce can be stored separately and reheated gently before serving.

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Keywords: Chicken Pillows, Creamy Parmesan Sauce, Crescent Roll Recipe, Easy Chicken Recipes, Comfort Food

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