Tender Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Tender Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Soft, golden crescent “pillows” stuffed with creamy chicken and baked until flaky—finished with a rich Parmesan sauce. Comfort food at its best!

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Filling:

2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)

4 oz cream cheese (softened)

1/4 cup sour cream

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tbsp butter (melted)

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

Salt & black pepper to taste

For the Pillows:

2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough

1/2 cup crushed crackers (like Ritz) or breadcrumbs

3 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)

For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce:

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp flour

1 cup milk

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Salt & pepper to taste

Preparation:

Step 1: Preheat oven

Preheat to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.

Step 2: Make filling

In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Assemble pillows

Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles

Place a scoop of chicken mixture in the center

Fold dough around filling and seal into a “pillow” shape

Step 4: Add topping

Dip or brush each pillow with melted butter, then roll in crushed crackers or breadcrumbs.

Step 5: Bake

Place in baking dish and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and flaky.

Step 6: Make sauce

In a saucepan:

Melt butter, whisk in flour (cook 1 minute)

Slowly add milk and cream, whisk until smooth

Stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper

Simmer until thick and creamy

Step 7: Serve

Drizzle warm Parmesan sauce over the chicken pillows or serve on the side.

Result:

Buttery, flaky pastries filled with creamy chicken, topped with a velvety Parmesan sauce—rich, comforting, and perfect for family dinners.