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Irresistible Chicken Pillows

A family favorite comfort food featuring flaky crescent dough wrapped around a creamy filling of shredded chicken, cream cheese, and chives.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Filling

  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken Leftover rotisserie chicken is recommended.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Chives Green onions can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 package Crescent Roll Dough Essential for the recipe.
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated is recommended.

Sauce

  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Optional but recommended for flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Cooking Spray or Melted Butter For brushing before baking.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, chopped chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until well combined.
  • Roll out the crescent roll dough and cut into triangles.

Assembly

  • Place a spoonful of filling on each triangle of dough.
  • Fold and seal the dough around the filling tightly.

Cooking

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour until well combined, then gradually add the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring until the sauce thickens.
  • Stir in the nutmeg and remaining Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  • Place the filled pillows onto a greased baking sheet, brush the tops with melted butter or cooking spray, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Drizzle the sauce over the baked pillows before serving.

Notes

Taste the filling before sealing to adjust seasoning. For a special kick, consider adding hot sauce to the filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
Keyword Baked Chicken, Chicken Pillows, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Family Recipe
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