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Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce Recipe

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Delicious Chicken Pillows stuffed with a creamy chicken and cream cheese filling, coated in buttery breadcrumbs, baked to golden perfection, and served with a rich and creamy Parmesan sauce. This savory appetizer or main dish combines tender chicken with flavorful herbs and a smooth cheese sauce that is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Chicken Pillows

  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried chives
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cans (8 ounces each) Pillsbury Crescent Roll dough
  • 1/4 cup salted butter, melted
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs

Creamy Parmesan Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube or 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper. Set aside to prepare the chicken pillows.
  2. Make Chicken Filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked, shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, dried chives, dried minced onion, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined to create the creamy filling.
  3. Prepare Crescent Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and press together two triangles to form a rectangle. Ensure the perforations are sealed firmly to prevent filling from leaking out. Repeat to make a total of 8 rectangles.
  4. Assemble Chicken Pillows: Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of each rectangle. Fold each corner over the filling to fully enclose it, pressing the edges together tightly. Shape each into a ball, and repeat with all rectangles.
  5. Coat Pillows: Dip each chicken pillow into the melted butter, then coat thoroughly with Panko breadcrumbs, shaking off any excess. Place the coated pillows evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake Chicken Pillows: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pillows are golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Make Creamy Parmesan Sauce: While the pillows bake, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly until the mixture turns golden and bubbly.
  8. Add Milk and Seasonings: Gradually whisk in milk, ensuring no lumps form. Stir in the chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper. Continue stirring over medium heat until the sauce thickens and begins to bubble, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  9. Finish Sauce: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, thin it with a little additional milk as needed. Remove from heat.
  10. Serve: Serve the warm chicken pillows plated with the creamy Parmesan sauce drizzled generously over the top or on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • Ensure crescent dough seams are well sealed to prevent filling leakage during baking.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and smooth sauce.
  • Adjust sauce thickness by adding milk gradually after cheese is melted.
  • Chicken pillows can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for a crispy texture.
  • Substitute cream cheese with ricotta for a different creamy texture.

Keywords: Chicken pillows, crescent roll appetizers, creamy Parmesan sauce, baked chicken appetizers, easy party snacks

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