Decadent Chicken Pillows with Garlic Parmesan Sauce Recipe
Tender, juicy chicken breasts wrapped in flaky crescent dough, baked to golden perfection and topped with a rich, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. This comforting and flavorful dinner is quick to prepare, taking just 35 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for a busy weeknight or a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken Pillows
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb total)
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough (4 triangles used)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and lightly grease a baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Pound and Season Chicken: Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound them to an even 1/2 inch thickness to ensure uniform cooking. Season both sides with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper for a flavorful base.
- Cut Chicken Portions: Cut each chicken breast into 2 equal portions to yield 4 pieces total, perfect for wrapping.
- Wrap Chicken in Crescent Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into 4 triangles. Place one piece of seasoned chicken on the wide end of each triangle, then roll the dough from the wide end to the point, wrapping the chicken securely. Pinch all seams firmly to seal, and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Brush with Butter: Generously brush the tops of the dough-wrapped chicken with melted butter to encourage browning and add richness.
- Bake Chicken Pillows: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until the crescent dough is deep golden brown and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F, ensuring it is fully cooked.
- Prepare Garlic Parmesan Sauce: While the chicken bakes, melt 1/4 cup butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
- Simmer Cream and Cheese: Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper, stirring continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce becomes smooth and silky.
- Finish Sauce and Serve: Remove the sauce from heat, stir in chopped fresh parsley, and pour the garlic Parmesan sauce over the baked chicken pillows just before serving for a delicious finish.
Notes
- Only 4 of the 8 crescent triangles in the can are used; bake or save the remaining for another use.
- Pound chicken to an even 1/2 inch thickness for even cooking and to ensure the dough browns perfectly without undercooked chicken.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for smoother melting and better flavor compared to pre-shredded cheese.
- Seal crescent dough seams firmly and place seam-side down on the baking sheet to prevent openings during baking.
- This recipe is not recommended for freezing as crescent dough loses its flaky texture after thawing.
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