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Creamy Chicken Pillows

Savory crescent roll pastries filled with a creamy chicken and cheese mixture, baked until golden and topped with a rich gravy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 pillows
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

The Pillows
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tubes crescent roll dough 8 oz each
  • 0.25 cup butter melted, divided
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs Italian seasoned
The Sauce
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz
  • 0.5 cup milk or chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup sour cream optional

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, 2 tbsp melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Fold in the shredded chicken until fully combined.
  4. Unroll crescent dough and separate into rectangles (press seams together if needed).
  5. Place a scoop of chicken mixture onto each rectangle. Pull corners up and seal to form a pillow.
  6. Brush tops with remaining butter and coat with breadcrumbs.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Whisk soup, milk, and sour cream in a saucepan over medium heat until hot. Serve over pillows.

Notes

Leftover rotisserie chicken works best for this recipe.