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Chicken Pillows

Comforting Chicken Pillows: Easy Family-Favorite Delight

Delightful Chicken Pillows stuffed with shredded chicken and creamy filling, a family favorite for dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pills
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 10 ounces Cooked Shredded Chicken Rotisserie chicken makes for a quick substitute.
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Softened, low-fat options available.
  • 1 tablespoon Salted Butter Softened; may use unsalted.
  • 1/4 cup Salted Butter Melted; for coating.
  • 1/2 tablespoon Dried Chives Fresh chives can also be used.
  • 1/2 tablespoon Dried Minced Onion Fresh onion works in a pinch.
  • Salt and Pepper Essential for flavoring.
Dough
  • 1 can Refrigerated Pillsbury Crescent Roll Dough Creates the outer shell.
  • 1/2 cup Italian Breadcrumbs Panko breadcrumbs provide extra crispiness.
Gravy
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup Forms the base for the gravy.
  • 1 packet Chicken Gravy Mix Simplifies gravy preparation.
  • 3/4 cup Water Essential for making the gravy.

Equipment

  • Large Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Handheld mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a large baking sheet.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and softened butter until smooth, then stir in chicken, chives, onion, salt, and pepper.
  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough, pair triangles to form rectangles, and press seams together.
  4. Distribute the chicken mixture across the rectangles, fold corners over filling, and press to seal.
  5. Dip each Chicken Pillow in melted butter, then roll in breadcrumbs and arrange on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown, keeping an eye on them.
  7. Prepare the gravy by combining soup, gravy mix, and water in a saucepan over medium heat until boiling, then simmer.
  8. Serve warm, drizzling gravy over each Chicken Pillow.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Ensure dough seams are well-pressed to avoid leaks during baking. Feel free to add herbs or adjust ingredients for personal taste.

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