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Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Comforting Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce Delight

Delight in these Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 pillows
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast Can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 8 oz cream cheese Neufchâtel can be used for a lower-fat option.
  • 1 tbsp dried chives Fresh chives can be used if available.
  • 1 tbsp dried minced onion Fresh onion (cooked) can be used but may alter texture.
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Dough
  • 1 package Pillsbury Crescent Roll dough Homemade dough can be used for a fresher taste.
  • 2 tbsp salted butter (melted) Used for brushing the pillows.
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce
  • 2 tbsp salted butter (for sauce)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon cube or granules Homemade chicken stock can be used.
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 cup milk Can substitute with plant-based milk.
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked, shredded chicken breast, cream cheese, dried chives, and dried minced onion. Stir until well combined and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Unroll the Pillsbury Crescent Roll dough and press two triangles together to form a rectangle, repeating until eight rectangles are formed.
  4. Spoon approximately 3 tablespoons of chicken filling into each dough rectangle and fold corners over to seal tightly.
  5. Dip each filled pillow in melted butter and coat with panko breadcrumbs before placing on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
  7. Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, and cook until bubbly. Gradually whisk in milk and bouillon until the mixture thickens.
  8. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted; adjust seasoning and serve over baked Chicken Pillows.
  9. Remove baked Chicken Pillows from the oven and let cool slightly before serving with creamy sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Seal the seams of the dough well to prevent filling leaks. Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Prepare chicken filling in advance for convenience.

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