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Chicken Pillows

Savory Chicken Pillows with Creamy Gravy for Cozy Nights

Delicious Chicken Pillows filled with tender chicken and creamy cheese, topped with savory gravy—a must-try comfort food!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pillows
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast Use leftovers if available
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened for easy mixing
  • 1/4 cup salted butter Softened for blending
  • 1 tbsp dried chives Can substitute with fresh chives
  • 1 tbsp dried minced onion Can substitute with onion powder
  • salt To taste
  • pepper To taste
For the Dough
  • 1 can refrigerated Pillsbury crescent roll dough Key for fluffy texture
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs For coating
For the Gravy
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup Can be substituted with cream of mushroom
  • 1 packet chicken gravy mix Customize based on taste
  • 1 cup water Can use chicken broth for more flavor

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased baking sheet.
  2. Combine cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Add shredded chicken, chives, minced onion, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough and press triangles together to form rectangles.
  4. Place a spoonful of chicken filling in the center of each dough rectangle, fold corners, and pinch to seal.
  5. Dip each sealed pillow in melted butter, then roll in breadcrumbs to coat.
  6. Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Prepare gravy by mixing cream of chicken soup, gravy mix, and water in a saucepan on medium heat.
  8. Serve warm Chicken Pillows topped with gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 14gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 590mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Seal tightly to prevent leaks. Spray tops with cooking spray before baking for extra crispiness. Perfect way to use up leftovers.

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