Description
These Irresistible Chicken Pillows are a delicious and comforting appetizer or light meal featuring tender shredded chicken mixed with creamy cheese and flavorful herbs, all wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough and baked to golden perfection. Served with a rich, creamy parmesan sauce, they make an impressive yet easy-to-make dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
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 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
For Baking
- 1 tablespoon Cooking Spray or Melted Butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the chicken pillows.
- Mix the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, cream cheese, chopped chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well blended into a creamy filling.
- Unroll the Crescent Roll Dough: Gently spread out the crescent roll dough triangles on a lightly greased surface to prepare for filling.
- Fill the Dough: Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture at the wide end of each crescent triangle, then carefully roll them up towards the narrow end, forming the ‘pillows’.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour to create a roux, cooking for about 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the heavy cream and chicken broth, continuing to whisk until the sauce thickens. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and ground nutmeg, mixing well and setting the sauce aside.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the rolled chicken pillows on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Brush the tops with melted butter or cooking spray to help achieve a golden, crispy crust.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes until the pillows are puffed up and golden brown, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
- Serve with Sauce: Drizzle the warm creamy parmesan sauce over the baked chicken pillows before serving for a luscious finish.
Notes
- You can substitute cream cheese with ricotta or mascarpone for a slightly different texture and flavor.
- Make sure not to overfill the crescent dough to prevent leakage during baking.
- For extra crispiness, brush the pillows with an egg wash instead of butter before baking.
- The sauce can be prepared in advance and gently reheated before serving.
- Leftover chicken pillows can be stored in the fridge and reheated in an oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
