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Chicken Pillows

Irresistibly Creamy Chicken Pillows for Cozy Dinners

These Chicken Pillows are comforting bites filled with tender chicken and a creamy sauce, perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pillows
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken Using rotisserie chicken saves time!
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions Substitute with chives if desired.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Crescent Roll Layer
  • 2 tubes Refrigerated Crescent Rolls 8 oz each
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter For coating before baking.
  • 1 cup Italian-seasoned Breadcrumbs Plain breadcrumbs can be used as an alternative.
For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Base for the sauce.
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Acts as a thickener.
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium recommended.
  • 1 cup Milk Contributes to creaminess.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated is best.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • saucepan
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. Combine the cooked shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, chopped green onions, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
  3. Unroll the refrigerated crescent rolls and separate into triangles.
  4. Place a heaping tablespoon of the chicken mixture on the wide end of each triangle.
  5. Fold the triangle dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal.
  6. Dip each filled pillow into the melted butter and coat with breadcrumbs.
  7. Arrange the pillows on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan and whisk in flour to make a roux.
  9. Gradually pour in the chicken broth and milk, whisking until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  10. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Serve the Chicken Pillows warm, drizzled with the creamy Parmesan sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pinch edges tightly to prevent leaks; allow baked Chicken Pillows to rest before serving for easier slicing.

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