Description
Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce is a delicious and comforting baked appetizer featuring crescent roll dough stuffed with a creamy shredded chicken and cheese filling. Topped with a rich, smooth parmesan cream sauce and garnished with fresh parsley, this delightful recipe comes together in just 45 minutes, perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Dough
- 1 can crescent roll dough
Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking the chicken pillows evenly.
- Prepare Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated into a creamy filling.
- Roll Out Dough: Open the can of crescent roll dough and unroll it onto a clean surface. Separate the dough into individual triangles along the perforations.
- Fill Dough: Place a spoonful of the prepared chicken mixture onto the wide end of each crescent triangle. Carefully fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges tightly to seal the pillows, preventing the filling from leaking during baking.
- Place on Baking Sheet: Grease a baking sheet lightly. Arrange the filled chicken pillows on the sheet, spacing them evenly to allow room for expansion as they bake.
- Make Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce achieves a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Bake: Pour half of the creamy Parmesan sauce over the arranged pillows on the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the dough turns golden brown and cooked through. Once baked, remove the pillows from the oven and drizzle the remaining Parmesan sauce over the top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving to add color and freshness.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to blend easily with the other filling ingredients for a smooth texture.
- Seal the crescent dough edges tightly to prevent filling spillage during baking.
- The creamy Parmesan sauce can be made ahead and warmed gently before serving if desired.
- Serve these chicken pillows as an appetizer or alongside a green salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
