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Chicken Pillows

Savory Chicken Pillows: Comforting Bites of Creamy Goodness

These Chicken Pillows redefine comfort food with creamy filling and flaky dough, perfect for homemade meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pillows
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast Substitute with rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 8 oz cream cheese Can be replaced with Greek yogurt for lighter version.
  • 2 tbsp salted butter Unsalted butter can be used.
  • 1 tbsp dried chives Fresh chives can enhance the flavor.
  • 1 tbsp dried minced onion Fresh minced onions can be used.
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.
For the Dough
  • 1 tube refrigerated Pillsbury crescent roll dough Puff pastry can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs Panko breadcrumbs can be used for extra crunch.
For the Gravy
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup Cream of mushroom soup can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 packet chicken gravy mix Homemade gravy option can enhance flavor.
  • 1 cup water

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Saucepan
  • Microwave-safe dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by spraying lightly with non-stick spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and salted butter until smooth. Fold in shredded chicken, dried chives, minced onion, salt, and pepper.
  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough and combine two dough triangles to form a rectangle, sealing seams. Repeat to create four rectangles.
  4. Divide the chicken filling evenly among the rectangles, fold corners of the dough over the filling, and pinch seams to seal.
  5. Melt a small amount of butter and dip each Chicken Pillow, then roll in Italian breadcrumbs until coated.
  6. Place Chicken Pillows on the baking sheet and bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
  7. To prepare gravy, combine cream of chicken soup, gravy mix, and water in a saucepan. Heat until boiling and simmer until ready to serve.
  8. Let Chicken Pillows rest for a few minutes after baking. Serve drizzled with warm gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, seal all dough seams thoroughly before baking. Let rest for a few minutes after baking to set the filling.

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