Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce: An Easy Comfort Meal
Succulent chicken enveloped in a flaky pillow with a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 package crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles.
- Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture onto the wider end of each triangle.
- Fold the dough over the filling to form a pillow and seal the edges.
- Place the pillows on a baking sheet and brush with melted butter seasoned with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan sauce if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped herbs to the chicken mixture.
- Pillows can be frozen before baking for a quick meal later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pillow
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Pillows, Creamy Parmesan Sauce, Comfort Food