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Chicken Pillows

Tender Chicken Pillows with Creamy Filling for Comfort Food Bliss

These Chicken Pillows are delightful pockets of flaky dough filled with a creamy, seasoned chicken for a comforting meal everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pillows
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 10 ounces Cooked Shredded Chicken Can substitute with rotisserie chicken
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Neufchâtel is a lighter option
  • 1 tablespoon Salted Butter Use unsalted if adjusting salt levels
  • 0.5 tablespoon Dried Chives Fresh chives can be used if available
  • 0.5 tablespoon Dried Minced Onion Fresh onion can be substituted
  • Salt and Pepper Season to taste
For the Dough and Topping
  • 1 can (8 ounces) Refrigerated Pillsbury Crescent Roll Dough Puff pastry is an alternative
  • 0.25 cup Melted Butter For brushing over pastries
  • 0.5 cup Italian Breadcrumbs Panko breadcrumbs can be used for extra crunch
For the Gravy
  • 1 can (10 ounces) Cream of Chicken Soup Mushroom or vegetable soup can be used
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) Chicken Gravy Mix Homemade versions can be made
  • 0.75 cup Water

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese with melted salted butter, then stir in shredded chicken, chives, minced onion, salt, and pepper.
  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough, pinch two triangles together to form rectangles, and create a total of four rectangles.
  4. Spoon the chicken filling into the center of each rectangle, fold the dough over, and pinch the seams to seal the pillows.
  5. Dip each pillow in melted butter, then roll in breadcrumbs and place them on the greased baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. In a saucepan, combine cream of chicken soup, gravy mix, and water. Heat until boiling, then reduce heat and simmer.
  8. Serve the Chicken Pillows hot, drizzled with the prepared gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the dough is tightly sealed to prevent leaking. Experiment with fillings for variations.

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