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Chicken Pillows

Chicken Pillows are pillowy crescents filled with herby, creamy chicken, fried to golden perfection and served with nostalgic gravy. This comfort food turns any weeknight into a mini feast.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Comfort Food, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 10 ounces cooked, shredded chicken (about 2 cups)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 Tablespoon salted butter, softened
  • 1/2 Tablespoon dried chives
  • 1/2 Tablespoon dried minced onion
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Dough and Coating
  • 1 can (8 ounces) Pillsbury crescent roll dough
  • 1/4 cup salted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
For the Gravy
  • 1 can (10 ounces) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) chicken gravy mix
  • 3/4 cup water

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with non-stick spray and set aside.
  2. Mix the softened cream cheese and 1 tablespoon butter together.
  3. Add the shredded chicken, chives, onion, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Unroll crescent dough and press two triangles together to create one rectangle. Make sure to press the perforations together well so the filling does not seep out. You will have 4 rectangles total.
  5. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the 4 crescent rectangles. Place chicken in the center of each rectangle.
  6. Fold each corner over the center of the filling. Press together to cover filling entirely. Shape into a ball.
  7. Repeat with all rectangles.
  8. Dip each of them into the melted butter, then coat in breadcrumbs. Shake off excess.
  9. Place each coated chicken pillow onto the greased cookie sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. Meanwhile, make the chicken gravy. In a small saucepan, mix the cream of chicken soup, gravy packet, and water together.
  3. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to low. Allow the gravy to simmer until chicken pillows are finished baking.
  4. Pour gravy over each chicken pillow and serve.

Notes

Serve warm as an entrée, drizzle with chicken gravy, and pair with a crisp green salad or cheesy sides. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm in a 350°F oven for 10–12 minutes.