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Chicken Pillows Recipe

Delicious Chicken Pillows Recipe for Ultimate Comfort Food

This Chicken Pillows Recipe is the go-to comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights, with a creamy filling and flaky pastry.
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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
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked and Shredded Chicken Consider using rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese At room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Can substitute with fresh minced garlic.
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Can use finely chopped fresh onion.
  • 1 tbsp Dried Parsley Fresh parsley can be used for more flavor.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to suit your preference.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground pepper gives the best flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Melted Butter Unsalted is recommended.
For the Pastry
  • 1 pack Crescent Roll Dough Opt for gluten-free dough if needed.
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Optional for crunchy topping.
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and melted butter. Mix until smooth.
  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles. Flatten each triangle.
  4. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the chicken filling into the center of each triangle and fold the dough over to create a pocket. Seal the edges.
  5. Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle panko breadcrumbs if desired.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  7. While baking, prepare the creamy sauce by melting butter, whisking in flour, then gradually adding milk and cream until thickened. Stir in cheese.
  8. Serve baked Chicken Pillows drizzled with the creamy sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for meal prep! Prepare a batch and enjoy throughout the week for quick, delicious dinners.

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