Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Cheesy Chicken Pillow Delights – a comforting and flavorful main course that’s easy to make and perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly:
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Creamy Sauce:
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Chicken Filling: In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare Pillows: Unroll crescent roll dough, form into rectangles, add chicken mixture, fold over, and seal edges to create pillows.
- Bake: Brush pillows with melted butter, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Make Creamy Sauce: Heat cream of chicken soup and milk in a saucepan until smooth and warmed through.
- Serve: Spoon creamy sauce over hot cheesy chicken pillows and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute cheddar with mozzarella or Monterey Jack.
- Enhance with chopped spinach or broccoli for added nutrition.
- These pillows freeze well and can be reheated in the oven for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pillow with sauce
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
