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Decadent Chicken Pillows with Garlic Parmesan Sauce

Decadent chicken pillows with garlic Parmesan sauce on a white plate garnished with fresh parsley
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Tender, juicy chicken breasts wrapped in flaky crescent dough and topped with a rich garlic Parmesan sauce. A comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner ready in just 35 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 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

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to an even 1/2 inch thickness. Season both sides with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cut each chicken breast into 2 equal portions for 4 total pieces.
  4. Unroll crescent roll dough and separate out 4 triangles. Place one piece of seasoned chicken on the wide end of each triangle.
  5. Roll dough from wide end to point, wrapping around the chicken. Pinch all seams firmly to seal. Place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.
  6. Brush tops generously with melted butter.
  7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until dough is deep golden brown and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  8. While chicken bakes, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and saute for 1 minute until fragrant. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  9. Pour in heavy cream and simmer 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese is fully melted and sauce is smooth and silky.
  10. Remove from heat, stir in fresh parsley, and pour garlic Parmesan sauce over chicken pillows right before serving.

Notes

  • Only 4 of the 8 crescent triangles in the can are used for this recipe. Bake the remaining triangles separately or save for another use.
  • Pound chicken to an even 1/2 inch thickness so it cooks through at the same rate the dough browns.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan melts smoother and delivers better flavor than pre-shredded.
  • Seal crescent dough seams firmly and always place seam-side down to prevent opening during baking.
  • Not recommended for freezing as crescent dough loses its flaky texture after thawing.

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