Chicken Pillows Creamy Parmesan Sauce (Print View)
Fluffy chicken-filled pillows with savory Parmesan sauce, perfect for easy family meals or casual gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Pillows
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2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
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113 g cream cheese, softened
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0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
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0.5 teaspoon onion powder
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0.5 teaspoon dried parsley
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0.5 teaspoon fine salt
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0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon melted butter
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1 tube (8-count) crescent roll dough
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0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional)
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1 large egg, beaten
→ Creamy Parmesan Sauce
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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240 ml whole milk
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120 ml heavy cream
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75 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
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0.5 teaspoon fine salt
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0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
# Directions:
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Preheat oven to 190°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and melted butter. Mix thoroughly until the filling is creamy and cohesive.
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Unroll crescent roll dough and divide into 8 triangles. Gently flatten and stretch each triangle to increase the surface area for filling.
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Place a generous spoonful of chicken filling onto the widest end of each triangle. Fold dough over filling and pinch edges to seal, forming pillow shapes.
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Brush each filled pillow with beaten egg. Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs over the tops, if desired, for extra crunch.
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Set prepared pillows on the lined baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
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While pillows bake, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk and cream, whisking to form a smooth sauce. Stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened.
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Allow chicken pillows to cool slightly. Plate and drizzle with warm Parmesan sauce. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Soften cream cheese to room temperature for a smoother filling and easier mixing.
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For best texture, use freshly grated Parmesan rather than pre-grated varieties.