Decadent Chicken Pillows Garlic (Print)

Flaky crescent dough filled with tender chicken and cheeses, brushed with garlic Parmesan butter.

# Ingredients:

→ Filling

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
02 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened
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 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Garnish

11 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, mozzarella, garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
03 - Unroll refrigerated crescent roll dough and separate into 8 individual triangles.
04 - Place one spoonful of chicken mixture onto the wide end of each dough triangle. Fold dough over filling and pinch edges firmly to seal, forming pillow shapes.
05 - Position chicken pillows on prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese.
07 - Brush tops of each pillow generously with garlic Parmesan mixture using a pastry brush.
08 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
09 - Allow pillows to cool for 5 to 10 minutes on baking sheet.
10 - Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy mixture of cream cheese and mozzarella creates a perfectly gooey filling for the flaky pastry.
  • With only 15 minutes of prep time, it is an ideal solution for busy weeknight dinners.
  • The buttery garlic Parmesan topping adds a professional, flavor-packed finish that is simply irresistible.
02 -
  • Pinch the edges of the dough triangles firmly to ensure the filling stays inside while baking.
  • Ensure your cream cheese is fully softened to achieve a smooth, well-blended filling consistency.
  • Always check labels for allergens; this dish contains milk and wheat, and may contain eggs depending on the dough brand.
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