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Creamy Chicken Pillows in Parmesan Sauce for Cozy Nights

A comforting dish featuring tender chicken and creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 4 pillows
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and flavor.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Adds a luscious creaminess.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Swap with Monterey Jack for a different flavor.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Enhances the savory profile.
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Adds a hint of sweetness.
  • 1 tbsp Dried Parsley Brings mild herbal notes and color.
For the Dough
  • 2 cans Crescent Roll Dough The flaky outer shell.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Forms the creamy base of the sauce.
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Infuses the sauce with sharp flavor.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for seasoning.
For Garnish
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley Adds color and freshness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a greased baking sheet.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the cooked chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough on a floured surface and separate into triangles.
  4. Place a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture at the wide end of each triangle.
  5. Roll each triangle from the wide end to the pointed end, sealing the edges tightly.
  6. Place rolled Chicken Pillows on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. In a saucepan, heat heavy cream and Parmesan cheese over medium heat, stirring until cheese melts.
  8. Season the sauce with salt and pepper and simmer gently for a couple of minutes.
  9. Drizzle the sauce over the Chicken Pillows and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use rotisserie chicken and be careful not to overmix the filling.

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