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Chicken Pillows

Chicken pillows are a deliciously easy dinner or appetizer idea. Refrigerated crescent rolls get stuffed with a mixture of chopped chicken, cream cheese and spices before being baked to buttery perfection.

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If you’ve never heard of chicken pillows, get ready for a serious comfort food upgrade.

These savory, creamy, and flaky bundles are everything you didn’t know you needed for dinner or easy appetizers.

Whether you’re feeding picky eaters, hosting a casual get-together, or just want something warm and satisfying at the end of the day, they check all the boxes.

First, they’re quick and easy with simple ingredients like shredded rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, and crescent rolls so they are perfect on busy weeknights.

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Next, they bring serious comfort food vibes with their warm, creamy filling wrapped in buttery dough.

We’re talking comfort food wrapped in more It’s basically comfort food wrapped in more comfort food.

The comfort food aspect makes them kid friendly and picky eater approved.

And if this hasn’t sold you let me really bring this home by telling you not only are they great for using up leftover chicken or even turkey but they are totally customizable to suit your tastes with different seasonings or cheeses!

Ingredients

To make these you’ll need:

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  • Chicken– Chopped chicken like rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken. You could also use canned chicken.
  • Cream cheese– Softened
  • Seasonings– Garlic powder and dried parsley
  • Crescent rolls– The refrigerated kind in the can with 8 rolls.
  • Butter– Melted
  • Breadcrumbs– Panko

How to Make

Chicken pillows are so, so easy to make!

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To do it, mash together the chicken, softened cream cheese, and spices in a medium bowl.

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Set the chicken mixture aside and open the tube of crescent rolls, separating them into 8 triangles.

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Then divide the chicken mixture int 8 equal portions, putting it on the wide part of each roll. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside.

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Roll the crescent rolls, tucking the sides in and pinch the seam.

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Dip each chicken pillow into the melted butter, then roll in panko to coat.

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Put them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then bake in a 375 degree oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Serve warm and enjoy!

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Storing Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to  4 days.

Reheat them in the oven until warmed through.

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Customize Them

Make these chicken pillows your own by changing up the seasonings or adding a couple extra ingredients.

Ideas include:

  • forgoing the garlic powder and parsley in favor of a few teaspoons of dried ranch mix
  • tossing the chicken with wing sauce for a buffalo chicken version
  • mixing in cheddar cheese and taco seasoning for a Southwest version

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Tips and Tricks

  • Leave the cream cheese out on your counter to soften for about half an hour prior to making it.
  • While you can use store brand crescent rolls, I recommend Pillsbury for best flavor and results.
  • It doesn’t matter if you use salted or unsalted butter.

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Other Easy Chicken Recipes

Chicken pillows are a versatile and easy idea for dinner or party appetizers.

Make them and enjoy!

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Chicken Pillows

Chicken pillows are a deliciously easy dinner or appetizer idea. Refrigerated crescent rolls get stuffed with a mixture of chopped chicken, cream cheese and spices before being baked to buttery perfection.
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Course: Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 252kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups chicken chopped
  • 4 oz. cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 8 oz pkg pillsbury crescent rolls 8-count
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 1 cup panko

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl mash together the chicken, cream cheese, garlic powder, and dried parsley.
    1 ½ cups chicken, 4 oz. cream cheese, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
  • Remove the crescent rolls from the tube, then separate into 8 triangles. Divide the chicken mixture into 8 equal portions, then place onto the wide part of the crescent roll.
    1 8 oz pkg pillsbury crescent rolls
  • Roll the crescent rolls, tucking the sides in and pinch the seam.
  • Dip each chicken pillow into the melted butter, then roll in panko to coat.
    ¼ cup melted butter, 1 cup panko
  • Place on the prepared baking sheet, then bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Serve warm

Notes

  • Leave the cream cheese out on your counter to soften for about half an hour prior to making it.
  • While you can use store brand crescent rolls, I recommend Pillsbury for best flavor and results.
  • It doesn't matter if you use salted or unsalted butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 375mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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