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Chicken Pillows

Savory Chicken Pillows: A Comforting Homemade Delight

Chicken Pillows are delightful hand-held pastries filled with creamy chicken, perfect for busy nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pillows
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon dried chives
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Pastry
  • 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
For the Crunchy Coating
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs gluten-free options available
For the Gravy
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 packet chicken gravy mix
  • 1 cup water

Equipment

  • 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 softened cream cheese with 1 tablespoon of butter until smooth. Add the chicken, chives, minced onion, salt, and pepper; stir until fully combined.
  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough and merge two triangles to form rectangles. Prepare four rectangles for filling.
  4. Place a generous portion of the filling in the center of each rectangle, then fold the corners to shape each into a pillow.
  5. Dip each pillow in melted butter and coat with breadcrumbs. Place on the greased baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown. Watch them closely for best results.
  7. For the gravy, mix cream of chicken soup, gravy mix, and water in a saucepan. Heat until boiling, reduce to simmer until thickened.
  8. Serve the Chicken Pillows warm, drizzled with gravy. Enjoy with a salad or vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Can prepare Chicken Pillows ahead of time. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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