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Chicken Pillows Recipe

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Chicken Pillows are savory, bite-sized pockets filled with a creamy, seasoned chicken mixture, wrapped in crescent roll dough, coated with buttery breadcrumbs, baked to a golden perfection, and served with a comforting homemade chicken gravy. This delicious appetizer or main dish combines crispy exteriors with tender, flavorful fillings, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 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

Dough and Coating

  • 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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet with non-stick spray and set it aside to prepare for baking the chicken pillows.
  2. Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and 1 tablespoon of butter until smooth. Stir in the shredded chicken, dried chives, dried minced onion, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until well combined.
  3. Prepare Dough: Unroll the refrigerated crescent roll dough and press together pairs of triangles to form one rectangle each, ensuring the perforations are sealed to prevent leakage. You should have four rectangles in total.
  4. Assemble Chicken Pillows: Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the four crescent rectangles, placing the filling in the center of each. Fold each corner of the rectangle toward the center, covering the filling completely, and press to seal. Shape each into a ball to form the chicken pillows.
  5. Coat Pillows: Dip each chicken pillow into the melted butter, then roll it in Italian breadcrumbs coverage. Shake off any excess crumbs and place them on the prepared baking sheet spaced evenly apart.
  6. Bake: Bake the chicken pillows in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Make Gravy: While the pillows are baking, combine the cream of chicken soup, chicken gravy mix, and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and let simmer until the chicken pillows are ready.
  8. Serve: Once baked, drizzle the warm chicken gravy over each chicken pillow and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious Chicken Pillows!

Notes

  • Ensure the crescent dough perforations are sealed well to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
  • Use shredded rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut or cook and shred chicken breasts yourself for freshness.
  • For extra crispiness, you can double coat the pillows in melted butter and breadcrumbs.
  • Feel free to add extra herbs or spices to the chicken mixture to suit your taste preferences.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven for best texture.
  • If unavailable, substitute Italian breadcrumbs with plain breadcrumbs mixed with dried Italian herbs.

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