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Chicken Pillows

Irresistible Chicken Pillows with Creamy Gravy Bliss

Delight in these Chicken Pillows, a comfort food that combines flaky dough with a savory chicken filling and creamy gravy.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 pillows
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked, Shredded Chicken Breast Rotisserie chicken works well.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened, full-fat preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter Melted.
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Chives Substitute with onion powder if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Minced Onion Fresh can be used.
  • Salt and Pepper To taste.
For the Dough
  • 1 package Refrigerated Pillsbury Crescent Roll Dough
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Salted Butter For coating.
  • 1 cup Italian Breadcrumbs Panko can be used.
For the Gravy
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup Homemade is an option.
  • 1 packet Chicken Gravy Mix Or make from scratch.
  • 1 cup Water Chicken broth enhances flavor.

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Pillows
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and melted butter until smooth. Mix in chicken, chives, minced onion, salt, and pepper.
  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough and press triangles together to form rectangles.
  4. Fill each rectangle with chicken mixture, fold over, pinch edges to seal.
  5. Dip each pillow in melted butter, then roll in breadcrumbs.
  6. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  7. Prepare gravy by mixing cream of chicken soup, gravy mix, and water in a saucepan, simmer until heated.
  8. Serve warm, topped with gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure dough edges are sealed to prevent leaks when baking. Try different gravies for more flavor options.

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