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Chicken Pillows

Comforting and indulgent Chicken Pillows with flaky crescent pastry, filled with creamy chicken and served with rich gravy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Comfort Food, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 10 ounces cooked, shredded chicken Can use rotisserie chicken
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened Use dairy-free cream cheese for a dairy-free version
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter, softened Use dairy-free butter if needed
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried chives
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Crescent Coating
  • 1 can Pillsbury crescent roll dough
  • 1/4 cup salted butter, melted For dipping
  • 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs For coating
Gravy
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 packet chicken gravy mix
  • 3/4 cup water

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with non-stick spray and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and 1 tablespoon salted butter until silky. Fold in the shredded chicken, dried chives, and dried minced onion, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Unroll the crescent dough and press two triangles together to make a single rectangle, ensuring to press perforations well.
  4. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the 4 rectangles, placing the filling in the center of each.
  5. Fold each corner over the filling to meet in the center; press seams to seal.
Baking
  1. Dip each filled parcel into melted butter and roll in breadcrumbs to coat, then place onto the prepared baking sheet.
  2. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Gravy Preparation
  1. While the Chicken Pillows bake, combine the cream of chicken soup, chicken gravy mix, and water in a small saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the pillows are done.
Serving
  1. Serve each Chicken Pillow draped with warm chicken gravy.

Notes

Store cooled Chicken Pillows in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10–12 minutes to retain crispness. Can freeze unbaked pillows for up to 2 months.