If you grew up in Utah, chicken pillows were pretty much a weeknight tradition. Creamy chicken wrapped in warm crescent dough is the kind of cozy comfort children love and adults secretly crave.
Because this Utah classic strikes again
- Nostalgic comfort: The buttery crescent dough and creamy chicken filling give you that classic Utah-style coziness in every bite.
- Suitable for children: The simple flavors and fun “pillow” shape make this an easy weeknight dinner that will appeal to even the pickiest of eaters.
- Easy weekly night: Minimal ingredients, quick prep, and everything cooks in the oven for an easy dinner.
Ingredients for the chicken pillow
- Crescent rolls: Refrigerated dough makes this recipe easy! I also like to use crescent sheets. Simply cut the pastry into 8 even squares before joining them.
- Chicken: Canned or rotisserie chicken is a great alternative!
- Breadcrumbs: You can use plain breadcrumbs or panko. Add flavor with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning if using one of these options!
- Milk: If you prefer, add a drop of milk for a thinner sauce.
How to make chicken pillows
This chicken pillow recipe is my favorite when I don’t have dinner planned. I keep crescent rolls on hand because this is my girls’ favorite recipe. And there’s almost always cooked chicken in the fridge or freezer.
Chicken Pillows
- Chicken preparation and filling: Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 2 pans with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. In a medium bowl, add shredded chicken, cream cheese, green onion, and garlic powder.
- Combine and open: Mix the chicken mixture well until well combined. Next, open the crescent rolls and separate the triangles.
- Fill the pillows: Place about 2 tablespoons of chicken mixture on the wide end of the crescent roll.
- Sealing cushions: Fold the sides of the dough over the chicken mixture, then roll the roll into a crescent shape. Pinch the dough around the chicken mixture to seal it completely. Repeat the method until finished.
- Coat cushions: Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl for about 40 seconds. Pour Italian breadcrumbs onto a plate for easy dipping! Dip the top of each chicken pillow into the bowl of melted butter, followed by the Italian breadcrumbs.
- Baking: Place the coated chicken pillows on the prepared pan. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until chicken cheeks are golden brown.
Chicken gravy
- In a small pan, add cream of chicken soup,milkAND sour cream. Heat and stir over medium heat until thoroughly heated, about 5 minutes. If necessary, add more milk to reach the desired density. Serve the sauce on the side or pour it over the hot chicken pillows and enjoy!
Alyssa’s expert advice
Meat sauce: These pillows are delicious with or without gravy! Make my easy gravy recipe or use store bought if you’re short on time!
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Soft golden chicken pillows stuffed with a creamy chicken filling. Warm, comforting, and the kind of dinner everyone asks for again.
Portions 8 portions
Calories 502kcal
Ingredients
Chicken Pillows
- 2 (8 ounces) tube refrigerated crescent rolls
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken or canned chicken
- 1 (8 ounces) package of softened cream cheese
- ¼ cup diced green onion optional
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
Chicken gravy
- 1 (10.5 ounces) can of cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup milk more if necessary
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
Chicken Pillows
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray 2 pans with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
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In a medium sized bowl, combine 3 cups cooked shredded chicken, 1 package softened cream cheese (8 ounces)., ¼ cup diced green onionAND ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
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Open 2 tube (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls. and separate the triangles. Place about 2 tablespoons of chicken mixture on the wide end of the crescent roll.
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Fold the sides of the dough over the chicken mixture and roll the roll into a crescent shape. Pinch the dough around the chicken mixture to seal it completely. Repeat the process with the remaining crescents.
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Loose ⅓ cup unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl for about 40 seconds. Deposit ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs on a plate for easy dipping! Dip the top of each chicken pillow into the bowl of melted butter, followed by the plate of breadcrumbs.
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Place the coated chicken pillows on the prepared pan. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until chicken cheeks are golden brown.
Chicken gravy
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In a small saucepan, add 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup, ½ cup of milkAND ¼ cup sour cream. Heat and stir over medium heat until thoroughly heated, about 5 minutes. If necessary, add more milk to reach the desired consistency.
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Serve the sauce on the side or pour it over the hot chicken pillows and enjoy!
Notes
Instructions for storage and heating
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- Heating: Place it in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.
- Freezing: Cool cooked chicken pillows completely, then store in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
- Reheating from frozen:
- Oven: 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-8 minutes.
- Air Fryer: 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes (best consistency).
- Microwave: Heat until thoroughly heated.
Nutrition
Serve: 2cushions | Calories: 502kcal | Carbohydrates: 30G | Protein: 19G | Fat: 35G | Saturated fat: 18G | Polyunsaturated fats: 6G | Monounsaturated fats: 8G | Trans fats: 0.3G | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 681mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 0.5G | Sugar: 8G | Vitamin A: 742UI | Vitamin C: 1mg | Soccer: 69mg | Iron: 2mg
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