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Chicken Pillows Recipe

Irresistible Chicken Pillows Recipe for Cozy Comfort Nights

This Chicken Pillows recipe delivers warmth and joy with tender shredded chicken wrapped in flaky dough and creamy Parmesan sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pillows
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken Use leftover rotisserie chicken for extra flavor.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Chives Substitute with green onions if unavailable.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Pastry
  • 1 package Crescent Roll Dough Forms the outer pastry layer.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated yields the best results.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half for a lighter texture.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Adds depth of flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Contributes richness to the sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Used for thickening the sauce.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Complements the cheese.
For Brushing
  • 1 tablespoon Cooking Spray or Melted Butter For brushing the dough before baking.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, cream cheese, chopped chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  3. Separate the crescent roll dough into triangles on a clean surface.
  4. At the wider end of each triangle, place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling and fold the narrow end over.
  5. Place the filled Chicken Pillows onto the prepared baking sheet and brush with melted butter or cooking spray.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  7. In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and whisk in flour to make a roux, then add chicken broth and heavy cream.
  8. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and ground nutmeg until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.
  9. Serve the Chicken Pillows drizzled with the creamy Parmesan sauce or on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Chicken Pillows recipe is versatile and can be customized with various fillings and sauces to suit your taste.

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