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Chicken Pillows

Delicious Chicken Pillows for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

Delightful Chicken Pillows filled with seasoned shredded chicken and cream cheese, perfect for cozy dinners.
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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
  

Filling
  • 10 ounces cooked, shredded chicken breast Rotisserie chicken works wonderfully!
  • 4 ounces cream cheese Ensure it's softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 Tablespoon salted butter Enhances flavor in the filling.
  • 0.5 Tablespoon dried chives Substitute with fresh chives for a brighter taste.
  • 0.5 Tablespoon dried minced onion Fresh onion can be used if preferred.
  • Salt and pepper To taste.
Dough
  • 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated Pillsbury crescent roll dough Feel free to experiment with other dough types.
  • 0.25 cup salted butter, melted Used for coating the pillows.
  • 0.5 cup Italian breadcrumbs Provides a crispy exterior after baking.
Gravy
  • 1 can (10 ounces) cream of chicken soup Serves as the base for the gravy.
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) chicken gravy mix Boosts flavor in the gravy.
  • 0.75 cup water To thin the gravy to your desired consistency.

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and 1 tablespoon of salted butter until smooth. Fold in chicken, chives, and minced onion. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Unroll the Pillsbury crescent roll dough and press two triangles together to form a rectangle. Repeat to create four rectangles.
  4. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the rectangles and fold corners over the filling, sealing edges tightly.
  5. Melt 1/4 cup of salted butter, dip each pillow into it, then roll in Italian breadcrumbs. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  7. In a saucepan, combine cream of chicken soup, chicken gravy mix, and water. Bring to a boil and simmer until ready to serve.
  8. Serve the Chicken Pillows warm, drizzled with gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 18gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 830mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened, seal edges well, and watch baking time as ovens vary. Gravy elevates the dish to perfection.

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