Description
Chicken Pillows are a delicious and comforting American main course featuring shredded chicken mixed with creamy cheese and spices, wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough, baked to golden perfection and served with a warm, creamy chicken sauce. Perfect for a hearty meal or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded)
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Dough and Topping
- 2 packages refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-count each)
- 1/2 cup crushed seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
Sauce
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and easy cleanup.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh parsley. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is creamy and well blended.
- Shape Dough: Open crescent roll dough packages and separate into 8 large rectangles by pressing two triangles together for each pillow.
- Fill and Seal: Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each dough rectangle. Fold the corners up and over the filling to create a sealed pillow shape, making sure to pinch the seams tightly to secure the filling inside.
- Prepare for Baking: Brush each chicken pillow with melted butter to enhance browning and flavor, then sprinkle evenly with crushed seasoned breadcrumbs for a crunchy topping.
- Bake: Arrange the pillows on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the pillows are golden brown and cooked through.
- Make Sauce: While baking, heat the cream of chicken soup and milk together in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sauce is smooth and warmed through.
- Serve: Remove the chicken pillows from the oven, let them cool slightly, then serve hot with the creamy chicken sauce spooned generously over the top.
Notes
- Leftover rotisserie chicken works great for this recipe, saving prep time and adding flavor.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of paprika or cayenne pepper to the filling mixture.
- Chicken pillows freeze well after baking and can be reheated in the oven for convenient future meals.
