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Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

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Indulge in Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce, a perfect comfort food for busy weeknights and impressive gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 pillows
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Ensure softened for easy mixing.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions Can substitute with shallots or chives.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Dough
  • 1 package Refrigerated Crescent Rolls Gluten-free options available.
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter For brushing rolls.
  • 1/2 cup Italian-Seasoned Breadcrumbs Can use plain breadcrumbs.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Base for the sauce.
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if desired.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium recommended.
  • 1 cup Milk Any variety works, including non-dairy.
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated is best.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked shredded chicken, cream cheese, green onions, salt, and pepper to make the filling.
  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles. Place 1 tablespoon of filling at the wide end.
  4. Roll the dough around the filling, pinching edges to seal and form a pillow shape.
  5. Dip each pillow into melted butter and roll in breadcrumbs to coat.
  6. Place on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour to create a roux, then add chicken broth and milk until thickened.
  8. Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Let the chicken pillows rest for 5 minutes, then serve with creamy Parmesan sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling. Pinch edges firmly to prevent leaking during baking.

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