Chicken Pillows With Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Ingredients

For the Chicken Pillows:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works great)

• 4 oz (½ block) cream cheese, softened

• 2 tablespoons melted butter

• 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion (optional)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 (8-count) can refrigerated crescent roll dough

• ¼ cup melted butter (for brushing)

• ½ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs (for coating)

For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ cups milk (whole or 2%)

• ½ cup heavy cream (optional for extra richness)

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon or base (optional for flavor boost)

🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.

2. Make the Chicken Filling:

• In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, melted butter, green onions (if using), salt, and pepper.

• Mix until creamy and well combined.

3. Assemble the Chicken Pillows:

• Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles.

• Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture in the center of each triangle.

• Fold the corners over the filling and pinch edges to seal completely, forming a “pillow” or packet shape.

• Brush each pillow with melted butter, then roll or sprinkle with breadcrumbs for a crispy coating.

• Arrange on prepared baking sheet.

4. Bake:

• Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.

5. Make the Creamy Parmesan Sauce:

• In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.

• Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.

• Slowly whisk in milk (and cream, if using) until smooth.

• Stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chicken bouillon.

• Simmer 3–4 minutes, stirring until thickened and creamy.

6. Serve:

• Pour warm Parmesan sauce over the baked chicken pillows.

• Garnish with parsley or extra Parmesan if desired.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

• Serve with roasted vegetables, green beans, or a simple salad.

• Great with mashed potatoes or buttered noodles to soak up the sauce.

✅ Tips:

• You can use leftover turkey or ham instead of chicken.

• Add ¼ cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss to the filling for extra cheesiness.

• The sauce thickens as it cools — thin with a splash of milk before serving if needed.