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Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce Recipe

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Deliciously crispy Chicken Pillows filled with a creamy chicken and cream cheese mixture, coated in buttery breadcrumbs and baked to golden perfection, served with a rich and velvety homemade Creamy Parmesan Sauce. A perfect appetizer or comforting main dish that combines flaky crescent rolls with savory filling and a luscious sauce.

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 1/2 cups milk
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking, and set it aside.
  2. Mix Chicken Filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked, shredded chicken breast with softened cream cheese, dried chives, dried minced onion, and season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
  3. Prepare Crescent Dough: Unroll the crescent dough from the cans. Press together two triangles along the perforations to form one rectangle, ensuring the seams are well sealed to prevent filling leakage. You will have a total of 8 rectangles.
  4. Fill and Shape Pillows: Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of each rectangle. Fold each corner of the dough inward to cover the filling completely, pressing firmly to seal the edges and shape the dough into a ball. Repeat for all rectangles.
  5. Coat Chicken Pillows: Dip each shaped chicken pillow into the melted butter, then roll it in the Panko breadcrumbs to coat evenly. Shake off any excess breadcrumbs before placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake: Place the coated chicken pillows on the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they turn a beautiful golden brown color and are heated through.
  7. Prepare Creamy Parmesan Sauce: While the pillows bake, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes golden and bubbly.
  8. Make the Sauce Base: Gradually whisk in the milk, then add the chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper once the milk is fully incorporated. Continue stirring constantly over medium heat until the sauce thickens and starts to bubble, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  9. Add Cheese and Finalize Sauce: Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and continue stirring until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat. If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a small amount of milk as needed.
  10. Serve: Serve the warm chicken pillows straight from the oven, drizzled generously with the creamy Parmesan sauce for a rich and flavorful finish.

Notes

  • Make sure to press the crescent dough seams well to avoid the filling leaking out during baking.
  • You can use fresh herbs instead of dried if preferred, adjust quantity to taste.
  • If the sauce thickens too much after resting, simply rewarm gently and add a splash of milk to reach desired consistency.
  • For a crispier coating, you can double dip the pillows in butter and breadcrumbs before baking.

Keywords: Chicken Pillows, Crescent Roll Appetizer, Creamy Parmesan Sauce, Baked Chicken Snacks, Panko Breadcrumbs Chicken, Easy Party Appetizer

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