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Chicken Pillows

Delicious Chicken Pillows with Creamy Gravy for Cozy Nights

Experience the comfort of Chicken Pillows, delicious pockets of chicken and cream cheese in flaky dough.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pillows
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked, Shredded Chicken Breast Substitute with cooked turkey if desired.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Greek yogurt can be a lighter alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Salted Butter Use unsalted butter if adjusting salt.
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Chives Fresh chives can be used if available.
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Minced Onion Fresh onion can be sautéed for a different taste.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for seasoning.
For the Dough
  • 1 package Refrigerated Pillsbury Crescent Roll Dough Puff pastry can be used as an alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter Olive oil can be used for a lighter touch.
  • 1 cup Italian Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
For the Gravy
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup Cream of mushroom soup for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 packet Chicken Gravy Mix Homemade gravy can be used.
  • 2 cups Water

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Medium bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Pillows
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add chicken, chives, onion, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
  3. Unroll the crescent dough and press the perforations to form rectangles. Prepare four rectangles.
  4. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the rectangles. Fold and seal the corners tightly.
  5. Dip each pillow in melted butter and roll in breadcrumbs.
  6. Place the pillows on the baking sheet and bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Prepare the gravy by mixing soup, gravy mix, and water in a saucepan. Boil, then simmer.
  8. Serve Chicken Pillows warm, drizzled with gravy on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Seal dough properly to prevent leaks during baking. Experiment with different gravies for variety.

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