Chicken Pillows Creamy Parmesan Sauce (Print-Friendly Version)
Tender chicken pillows baked and finished with rich creamy Parmesan sauce—comforting and ideal for quiet nights in.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Filling
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2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
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226 grams cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons melted butter
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1 package crescent roll dough
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0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional, for crunch)
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1 large egg, beaten
→ Creamy Parmesan Sauce
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4 tablespoons butter
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32 grams all-purpose flour
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240 millilitres whole milk
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120 millilitres heavy cream
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100 grams grated Parmesan cheese
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0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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0.25 teaspoon black pepper
# How to Prepare:
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Preheat oven to 190°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and melted butter. Mix thoroughly until cohesive.
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Unroll the crescent roll dough and gently flatten each triangle. Spoon a generous portion of chicken filling onto the center of each triangle.
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Fold the dough edges over the filling to fully enclose and seal the seams tightly. Brush each pillow with beaten egg and sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs if desired.
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Arrange prepared pillows on the lined tray and bake in preheated oven for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
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While pillows bake, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to create a roux. Gradually add milk and heavy cream, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
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Simmer sauce for 5–7 minutes, then add grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until cheese melts and sauce is smooth and creamy.
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Plate baked chicken pillows and generously drizzle with warm creamy Parmesan sauce before serving.
# Extra Tips:
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Bring cream cheese to room temperature prior to mixing for a lump-free filling. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.