Description
Indulge in the creamy and savory goodness of Chicken Pillows, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, cream cheese, and aromatic spices wrapped in a flaky crescent roll. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Pillows:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 rolls)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
For the Optional Cream Sauce:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Filling: Combine chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, spices, and parsley in a bowl.
- Fill and Shape: Spoon chicken mixture onto crescent dough triangles, fold over, and seal.
- Coat and Bake: Brush pillows with butter, coat in breadcrumbs, and bake for 20–22 minutes.
- Prepare Cream Sauce: Mix soup, sour cream, and milk in a saucepan, heat and season.
- Serve: Serve cream sauce over hot chicken pillows.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Try adding spinach or mushrooms for variety.
- Can be frozen before baking for future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken pillow
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
