Description
Comforting Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce are soft, cheesy, and perfect for a cozy meal. Stuffed with shredded chicken, cream cheese, and green onions, these pillows are baked to golden perfection and paired with a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Pillows:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 (8 oz) tubes refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1/4 cup (60g) melted butter
- 1 cup (60g) Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons (60g) butter
- 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (480ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking sheet or casserole dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, green onions, salt, and pepper.
- Unroll crescent rolls and fill each piece with the chicken mixture. Fold and seal edges.
- Brush melted butter over the pillows and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Bake 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, make the Parmesan sauce: melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, gradually add broth and milk, cook until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve chicken pillows warm with creamy Parmesan sauce poured on top.
Notes
- You can prepare the pillows ahead and refrigerate before baking.
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder or paprika to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American