Description

This Irresistible Chicken in Parmesan Cream Sauce recipe combines tender shredded chicken wrapped in buttery crescent roll pillows with a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for elegant dinners or special occasions. The golden, breadcrumb-coated pillows are baked to perfection and served with a savory sauce that elevates the dish with classic Italian flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

Filling

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste

Crescent Pillows

2 (8 oz) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
¾ cup Italian-style bread crumbs

Parmesan Cream Sauce

1 can (10.75 oz) cream of chicken soup
½ cup sour cream
½ cup milk
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste

Garnish

Chopped fresh parsley
Extra grated cheese (optional)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prepare it for the crescent roll pillows.
Make Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, softened butter, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until you achieve a creamy, well-blended filling.
Prepare Crescent Pillows: Unroll the refrigerated crescent rolls and press the seams together to form two rectangular sheets of dough. Spoon about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the chicken filling onto each rectangle.
Seal and Coat: Fold the dough over the chicken filling, sealing the edges tightly to encase the filling. Roll each filled pillow in Italian-style bread crumbs to coat, then place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
Bake: Bake the pillows in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Make Sauce: While the pillows bake, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce is smooth and heated thoroughly.
Serve: Once baked, plate the chicken pillows, generously spoon the warm Parmesan cream sauce over each one, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and extra grated cheese if desired. Enjoy your elegant dinner!

Notes

You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience.
For a crispier crust, broil the pillows for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching closely to prevent burning.
The sauce can be made ahead and gently reheated before serving.
Ensure the crescent roll seams are well sealed to prevent filling leakage during baking.
Adjust seasoning of the filling and sauce to your taste preference.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Keywords: chicken crescent rolls, creamy parmesan sauce, baked chicken pillows, dinner recipe, elegant chicken dish, Italian chicken recipe