Chicken Parmesan Pillows
Golden, cheesy, and stuffed with flavorful chicken parmesan filling, these pillows are a fun twist on a classic dish. Perfect for dinner or a hearty snack!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Mixing Bowl
- Brush
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough 8 count
- 1 egg beaten
- olive oil spray or melted butter optional
- fresh parsley chopped, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, marinara, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles (or combine into 4 rectangles for larger pillows).
- Place 2–3 tablespoons of filling on each piece of dough. Fold, seal, and shape into pillows.
- Place on the baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and optionally spray or brush with oil/butter.
- Bake for 14–16 minutes until golden and puffy.
- Cool slightly, garnish with parsley, and serve with extra marinara.
Notes
To freeze: assemble, then freeze unbaked. Bake from frozen at 375°F for 20–22 minutes.
To reheat: use oven or air fryer for best texture.
To reheat: use oven or air fryer for best texture.