Description
These Irresistible Chicken Pillows are a delightful appetizer featuring tender shredded chicken mixed with creamy cheese and herbs, all wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough and baked to golden perfection. Served with a luscious creamy parmesan sauce, they make for a comforting and crowd-pleasing snack or meal addition.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese
- 1/4 cup Chopped Chives
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
Dough
- 1 package Crescent Roll Dough
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Other
- 1 tablespoon Cooking Spray or Melted Butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pillows.
- Mix the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine cooked shredded chicken, cream cheese, chopped chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed and creamy.
- Unroll the Crescent Roll Dough: Carefully spread the crescent roll dough out on a lightly greased surface, keeping the triangular shapes intact.
- Fill the Dough: Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture at the wide end of each crescent roll triangle and roll them up towards the narrow end, creating pillows.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then whisk in flour to create a roux. Gradually add heavy cream and chicken broth, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens. Stir in ground nutmeg and grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the rolled pillows on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Brush the tops with melted butter or cooking spray for a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake the pillows in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and puffed.
- Serve with Sauce: Drizzle the warm creamy parmesan sauce over the baked chicken pillows just before serving for an irresistible finish.
Notes
- You can substitute chives with green onions or parsley if preferred.
- Ensure the chicken is well shredded for easy mixing and filling.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the filling.
- These pillows can be assembled ahead and baked just before serving for convenience.
- The creamy sauce can be prepared in advance and gently reheated.
- Use low-fat cream or half-and-half for a lighter sauce option.
- Storage: Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat in the oven for best texture.
