These soft, savory chicken pillows were always a hit thanks to their creamy filling and rich Parmesan sauce. They came together quickly, baked beautifully, and tasted like pure comfort.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cooked chicken, shredded | 2 cups |
| Cream cheese, softened | 1 cup |
| Shredded cheddar cheese | 1 cup |
| Garlic powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Onion powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Black pepper | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Refrigerated crescent roll dough | 1 package (8 oz) |
| Butter, melted | 1/4 cup |
| Grated Parmesan cheese | 1/2 cup |
| Heavy cream | 1/2 cup |
| Parmesan cheese (for sauce) | 1/2 cup |
| Fresh parsley, chopped | 1 tablespoon |
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
Open the crescent roll dough and separate the triangles.
Add a heaping spoonful of the chicken filling to the wide end of each triangle, then gently roll it toward the tip, tucking the edges to create a neat pillow shape.
Arrange the filled pillows on a greased baking sheet. Brush each one with melted butter and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
Bake for 15–20 minutes or until the tops turn golden and the dough is fully cooked.
While they bake, warm the heavy cream and additional Parmesan in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
Remove the chicken pillows from the oven and pour the creamy Parmesan sauce over them. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Swap the cream cheese for Greek yogurt if you want a lighter filling.
Add a bit of chopped spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the filling for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Serving Size: 1 pillow Calories: 450 Sugar: 2g Sodium: 800mg Fat: 30g Saturated Fat: 15g Unsaturated Fat: 10g Trans Fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 5g Fiber: 1g Protein: 30g Cholesterol: 100mg
