Can I make Chicken Pillows ahead of time?

You can prepare the filling ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Wait to wrap it in the crescent dough until close to baking time because filled crescent dough can soften too much in the fridge.

How do I reheat leftovers?

Place leftover chicken pillows on a baking sheet and warm them at 325°F until heated through, usually about 10 to 12 minutes. The oven works better than the microwave because it helps the breadcrumb coating stay firmer.

Can I use canned chicken?

You can use canned chicken, but cooked shredded chicken gives a better texture. If using canned chicken, drain it very well and break it up with a fork before mixing it into the cream cheese.

What sides go well with Chicken Pillows?

Steamed green beans, roasted carrots, corn, or a crisp salad all work well because the pillows are rich and creamy. Mashed potatoes also work, especially with extra gravy, though they make the meal heavier.

Why did my filling leak out?

The filling usually leaks when the seams are not pressed tightly, the dough is stretched too thin, or there is too much filling inside. Press the perforations closed before filling, keep the chicken mixture centered, and leave enough dough to cover it without pulling hard.

Chicken Pillows: Cozy Family Dinner in 45 Minutes

Description

Chicken Pillows are cozy baked crescent bundles filled with creamy shredded chicken, coated in buttery breadcrumbs, and served with warm chicken gravy. This easy family dinner is rich, comforting, and ready in about 45 minutes.

Ingredients

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1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 tablespoon chopped chives
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 packet chicken gravy mix
3/4 cup water
Non-stick cooking spray

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with non-stick spray and set it aside.
In a mixing bowl, stir the softened cream cheese and 1 tablespoon softened butter together until smooth. Add the shredded chicken, chives, onion, salt, and pepper, then mix until evenly combined.
Unroll the crescent dough and press two triangles together to form one rectangle. Press the perforations firmly so the filling will not seep out. Repeat until you have 4 rectangles total.
Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the 4 crescent rectangles. Place the filling in the center of each rectangle.
Fold each corner of dough over the center of the filling. Press the dough together to fully cover the filling, then gently shape each one into a ball.
Dip each chicken pillow into the melted butter, then coat with breadcrumbs. Shake off the excess crumbs and place each coated pillow on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken pillows are puffed and golden brown.
While the chicken pillows bake, make the gravy. In a small saucepan, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, chicken gravy mix, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the chicken pillows are finished baking.
Spoon warm gravy over each chicken pillow and serve hot.

Notes

Press the crescent dough seams firmly before adding the filling so the pillows stay sealed while baking.
Do not overfill the dough rectangles. Leaving enough dough around the edges makes them easier to close.
Keep the crescent dough cool until you are ready to shape it, because warm dough can stretch and tear more easily.
For best leftovers, reheat chicken pillows in the oven at 325 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes instead of microwaving them.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken pillow
Calories: 520
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 1180
Fat: 34
Saturated Fat: 17
Unsaturated Fat: 14
Trans Fat: 1
Carbohydrates: 34
Fiber: 2
Protein: 22
Cholesterol: 95