Decadent Chicken Pillows Garlic (Printable version)

Flaky dough pillows filled with tender chicken and cheeses, finished with rich garlic Parmesan sauce.

# What you need:

→ Filling

01 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
02 - 1 cup softened cream cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
06 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Dough

07 - 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-count)

→ Garlic Parmesan Sauce

08 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Garnish

11 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

# Steps to follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, thoroughly mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, mozzarella, garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper until well blended.
03 - Unroll crescent roll dough and carefully separate into 8 individual triangles.
04 - Place a spoonful of chicken mixture onto the wide end of each triangle. Fold dough over filling and pinch edges to seal, forming pillow shapes.
05 - Place filled pillows on prepared baking sheet with even spacing between each piece.
06 - In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese.
07 - Generously brush the garlic Parmesan mixture over the top surface of each pillow using a pastry brush.
08 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
09 - Remove from oven and allow pillows to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
10 - Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • The combination of creamy mozzarella and cream cheese creates a melt-in-your-mouth filling.
  • Using refrigerated crescent dough makes this an easy main dish that takes only 15 minutes to prep.
  • The buttery garlic Parmesan sauce provides a decadent, restaurant-style finish.
02 -
  • Ensure you pinch the edges of the crescent dough tightly to prevent the cheese from leaking out during the baking process.
  • Letting the pillows rest for at least 5 minutes after baking allows the filling to set, making them easier to handle and eat.
  • Check allergen information carefully; this recipe contains milk and wheat, and may contain eggs depending on your dough brand.
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