Description

Golden, buttery crescent rolls are stuffed with a savory blend of shredded chicken, cream cheese, and herbs, then baked until crisp and coated in seasoned breadcrumbs. Topped with a silky parmesan cream sauce, these chicken pillows deliver the ultimate in comfort food that’s family-friendly and perfect for weeknights or gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

For the chicken pillows:

2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp butter, softened
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp chopped green onions
1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 rolls)
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
2 tbsp melted butter

For the creamy parmesan sauce:

2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup milk
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, softened butter, milk, garlic powder, green onions, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.

Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles. Flatten slightly.

Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture in the center of each triangle. Fold the corners of the dough over the filling to seal and shape into a pillow.

Brush each pillow with melted butter and coat with breadcrumbs.

Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.

While pillows bake, make the sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.

Whisk in chicken broth and milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.

Add parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.

Serve hot chicken pillows topped with creamy parmesan sauce.

Notes

Let the chicken filling cool slightly before assembling to make sealing easier.
If prepping ahead, assemble and refrigerate unbaked pillows for up to 24 hours before baking.
The parmesan sauce thickens as it cools—add a splash of milk when reheating.
For extra flavor, mix a little Dijon mustard or garlic paste into the sauce.
Serve with fresh herbs for color and brightness.