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Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Irresistible Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce Recipe

These Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce are a comforting, easy dinner recipe that turns simple ingredients into a cozy feast.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 pillows
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups Chicken Cook thoroughly for best results.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Substitute with mascarpone for a unique flavor.
For the Dough
  • 1 tube Crescent Dough Pre-made dough for convenience.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Swap with Pecorino Romano for a sharper taste.
  • 4 tbsp Butter Olive oil can be used for a lighter version.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half can be used for a lighter option.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cook the chicken in a large skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until fully cooked. Shred the chicken and mix with cream cheese until smooth.
  3. Roll out the crescent dough onto a clean surface and cut it into 4-inch squares.
  4. Place a spoonful of the chicken filling in the center of each square, fold over to create pillows, and seal edges.
  5. Bake the sealed chicken pillows on the prepared baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Melt butter in a saucepan. Slowly add heavy cream while whisking. Stir in Parmesan and heat until smooth.
  7. Serve the chicken pillows hot, drizzled with the creamy Parmesan sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 250mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

You can personalize the Chicken Pillows with ingredients like spinach or bacon. For meal prep, assemble them a day ahead and refrigerate.

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