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Creamy Chicken Pillows with Parmesan Sauce

Tender, flaky pastry pillows filled with a creamy herb chicken mixture, smothered in a rich, velvety Parmesan sauce. An easy, family-friendly comfort food classic.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 pillows
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup chives finely minced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Pillows & Assembly
  • 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough 8 oz each
  • 1 tbsp butter melted, for brushing
Parmesan Sauce
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.125 tsp white pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, chives, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper until combined. Set aside.
  3. Unroll crescent dough and press seams together to form two solid sheets. Cut each sheet into 8 equal squares.
  4. Place a heaping tablespoon of chicken filling in the center of each dough square.
  5. Fold the dough over the filling to create a triangle or rectangle. Press edges firmly, then crimp with a fork to seal.
  6. Place sealed pillows on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with melted butter.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  8. Meanwhile, make the sauce: Melt 3 tbsp butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  9. Gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth until smooth. Simmer until thickened, 5-7 minutes.
  10. Remove sauce from heat. Whisk in grated Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and white pepper until smooth.
  11. Serve the warm chicken pillows drizzled generously with the Parmesan sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For best results, ensure the chicken filling is cool before assembling. Using freshly grated Parmesan (not pre-shredded) is key for a smooth sauce. Assembled, unbaked pillows can be frozen on a baking sheet, then transferred to a bag. Bake from frozen, adding 5-10 minutes to the cook time.