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Chicken Pillows With Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Heavenly Chicken Pillows With Creamy Parmesan Sauce Bliss

These Chicken Pillows With Creamy Parmesan Sauce are a must-try comfort food wrapped in flaky dough, perfect for busy nights and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pillows
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Breasts Consider using rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can substitute with ricotta or mascarpone.
  • 1 cup Chopped Spinach Feel free to replace with any greens.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used for more robust flavor.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Can swap with mozzarella or cheddar.
For the Dough
  • 2 cans Crescent Roll Dough Homemade pastry dough or phyllo can be alternatives.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Use half-and-half for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Vegetable broth works for a vegetarian version.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Baking dish
  • Hand Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Combine softened cream cheese, chopped spinach, half of the Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder in a bowl. Blend until smooth.
  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough, place chicken filling at the wide end of each triangle, and roll tightly.
  4. Bake the Chicken Pillows seam-side down for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
  5. In a saucepan, heat chicken broth and heavy cream, stir in remaining Parmesan until smooth.
  6. Remove baked pillows and drizzle creamy Parmesan sauce over each before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 15gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure the cream cheese mixture is smooth and well-blended. Customize fillings to your liking for family preferences.

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