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Chicken Pillows with a crispy golden coating, oozing creamy herb filling onto the plate, topped with fresh chopped parsley.

Chicken Pillows

5 from 1 vote
Flaky, buttery chicken pillows made with crescent roll dough and a creamy seasoned chicken filling. Kid-friendly, freezer-friendly, and perfect for quick weeknight dinners or parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill/Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 pillows
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 3 cups cooked chicken - shredded or diced
  • 8 oz cream cheese - softened
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese - shredded
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup green onions - finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt - adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Pillows
  • 2 packages (8 oz) crescent roll dough - 16 triangles total
  • 4 tablespoon butter - melted
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan - for topping
Optional Add-Ins
  • ½ cup bacon - cooked crumbles
  • ¼ cup jalapeños - diced, for heat
  • 1 cup spinach - chopped, squeezed dry
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce - mix into filling
  • fresh herbs - parsley, chives

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For making the filling)
  • 1 Baking sheet (Line with parchment)
  • 1 Parchment paper (Prevents sticking)
  • 1 Pastry brush (For brushing butter)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For dough & prep)
  • Measuring set Cups + spoons (For accurate amounts)

Method
 

  1. Combine cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add chicken, cheddar, green onions, garlic, and seasonings. Mix well and let rest.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
  3. Add 2–3 tablespoon filling to wide end of each triangle. Fold sides over and roll to seal.
  4. Place pillows seam-side down, brush with seasoned butter, sprinkle parmesan.
  5. Bake 20–25 minutes or until golden and puffed. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillow (~110 g)Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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