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Easy Chicken Pillows Recipe

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Delicious and easy-to-make Chicken Pillows feature tender shredded chicken mixed with cream cheese and spices, wrapped in crescent roll dough, coated with breadcrumbs, baked to golden perfection, and served with creamy chicken gravy.

Ingredients

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Chicken Pillows

  • 10 ounces cooked, shredded chicken breast (about 2 cups)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter, softened
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried chives
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated Pillsbury crescent roll dough
  • 1/4 cup salted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs

Gravy

  • 1 can (10 ounces) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) chicken gravy mix
  • 3/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with non-stick spray and set it aside to prevent sticking during baking.
  2. Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese and 1 tablespoon of softened butter until smooth. Add the cooked shredded chicken, dried chives, dried minced onion, and season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well until evenly combined.
  3. Prepare Crescent Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and press together two triangles to form one rectangular piece. Make sure to press along the perforations firmly so the dough holds together and filling does not leak out. You will create four rectangles total.
  4. Fill and Shape Pillows: Evenly divide the chicken mixture among the four crescent rectangles. Place the filling in the center of each rectangle. Fold each corner of the rectangle over the filling towards the center, pressing firmly to seal the filling entirely inside. Shape each into a ball-like pillow. Repeat for all four pieces.
  5. Coat Pillows: Dip each formed chicken pillow into the melted butter, then roll it in Italian breadcrumbs until fully coated. Shake off any excess breadcrumbs to avoid heavy crusts. Place the coated pillows onto the prepared baking sheet evenly spaced.
  6. Bake Chicken Pillows: Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes or until the pillows turn a golden brown color and are cooked through.
  7. Make Gravy: While the pillows bake, prepare the gravy by combining the cream of chicken soup, chicken gravy packet, and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer gently until the chicken pillows are done baking.
  8. Serve: Once baked, plate the chicken pillows and pour the warm chicken gravy over them. Serve immediately and enjoy your comforting meal!

Notes

  • Press crescent dough perforations firmly to prevent leakage during baking.
  • Use fresh shredded chicken or leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
  • The Italian breadcrumbs give a nice crispy texture; plain breadcrumbs can be substituted if necessary.
  • The gravy can be made ahead and reheated when ready to serve.
  • This recipe pairs well with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Keywords: Chicken Pillows, Chicken Crescent Rolls, Cream Cheese Chicken Recipe, Baked Chicken, Chicken Gravy

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