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Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce for Cozy Nights

Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce for Cozy Nights
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These Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce are the definition of comfort food. Flaky crescent dough wraps around a rich, creamy chicken filling, then bakes until golden and irresistible. Finished with a warm Parmesan cream sauce, this cozy dinner is perfect for relaxed evenings, family meals, or when you want something comforting without too much effort.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken Filling

  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or leftovers work great)

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1 tsp dried parsley

  • ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • 2 tbsp melted butter

  • 1 package crescent roll dough

  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (optional, for crunch)

  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)

For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce

  • 4 tbsp butter

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (Parmigiano-Reggiano recommended)

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken Pillows

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, pepper, and melted butter until well combined.

  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough and gently flatten each triangle.

  4. Spoon a generous amount of filling into the center of each triangle.

  5. Fold the dough over the filling, sealing the edges tightly to form a “pillow.”

  6. Brush each pillow with beaten egg and sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs if using.

  7. Arrange on the baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.

Make the Creamy Parmesan Sauce

  1. While the pillows bake, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to form a roux.

  2. Slowly add the milk and heavy cream, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.

  3. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened, then stir in Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Serve

  1. Drizzle the warm Parmesan sauce over the baked Chicken Pillows and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Seal the dough well to prevent filling from leaking during baking.

  • Room-temperature cream cheese mixes more smoothly with the chicken.

  • Add-ins like cooked bacon bits or spinach work beautifully in the filling.

  • Serve with a simple green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

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