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Chicken Pillows

Savory Chicken Pillows: Easy Comfort Food for Dinner Nights

Chicken Pillows are savory, creamy bites enveloped in flaky dough, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pillows
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast Use store-bought rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 8 oz cream cheese Adds creaminess and richness.
  • ¼ cup salted butter Enhances flavor and assists in browning.
  • 1 tbsp dried chives Infuses a mild onion flavor.
  • 1 tbsp dried minced onion Contributes aromatic flavor.
  • to taste salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste pepper Essential for seasoning.
For the Dough and Coating
  • 1 can refrigerated Pillsbury crescent roll dough Creates a flaky outer layer.
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs Coating for added crunch.
For the Gravy
  • 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup Provides moisture and flavor.
  • 1 packet chicken gravy mix Enhances the gravy flavor.
  • 1 cup water Used to dilute the gravy.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by greasing it lightly with non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and 1 tablespoon of butter until creamy.
  3. Add the cooked, shredded chicken, dried chives, dried minced onion, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
  4. Open the can of refrigerated Pillsbury crescent roll dough and unroll it onto a clean surface.
  5. Pinch together two dough triangles to form a rectangle; repeat until you have formed four rectangles.
  6. Place a generous portion of the chicken filling in the center of each rectangle and fold the corners over to seal.
  7. Melt ¼ cup of butter in a shallow dish and dip each Chicken Pillow into the melted butter, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  8. Transfer the Chicken Pillows to the greased baking sheet and bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Prepare the gravy by combining cream of chicken soup, chicken gravy mix, and water in a saucepan; stir and simmer.
  10. Once the Chicken Pillows are done, pour the hot gravy over them and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store leftover Chicken Pillows in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze wrapped individually for up to 2 months.

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