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Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Delicious Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce Recipe

A comforting Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce recipe that is quick and easy, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 pills
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded, rotisserie chicken preferred
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Or Monterey Jack
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Dried Parsley Or fresh parsley
For the Dough
  • 1 roll Crescent Roll Dough Or puff pastry
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or half-and-half
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Or nutritional yeast for vegan option
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley. Mix until smooth.
  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut into triangles.
  4. Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture at the wide end of each triangle and roll it up.
  5. Pinch the edges to seal the pillows and place them on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. In a saucepan, combine heavy cream and Parmesan cheese over medium heat until creamy, stirring continuously.
  8. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste, simmer gently.
  9. Allow the pillows to cool for 5 minutes, then serve with the sauce and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure the dough edges are tightly pinched to avoid any leaking filling during baking. Serve warm for the best experience.

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