Description
Chicken Pillows are delicious golden brown crescent roll pockets filled with a creamy mixture of shredded chicken, cream cheese, and green onions. Served warm with a rich homemade chicken gravy, this easy-to-make appetizer or snack is perfect for gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
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Chicken Filling
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (or canned chicken)
- 1 (8-ounce) package softened cream cheese
- ¼ cup diced green onion (optional)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Dough and Coating
- 2 (8-ounce) tubes refrigerated crescent rolls
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup Italian bread crumbs
Chicken Gravy
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup milk (more if needed)
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray two sheet pans with non-stick cooking spray to prepare for baking.
- Prepare Chicken Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, diced green onions, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until well combined to create a creamy filling.
- Assemble Chicken Pillows: Open the crescent roll tubes and separate them into triangles. Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the wider end of each crescent triangle.
- Fold and Seal: Fold the sides of the dough over the filling and roll it up, pinching the edges carefully to completely seal in the chicken mixture to prevent leakage during baking.
- Prepare Coating: Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Spread the Italian bread crumbs on a plate. Dip the top of each chicken pillow first in the melted butter, then coat with the bread crumbs evenly.
- Bake: Place the coated chicken pillows on the prepared sheet pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Make Chicken Gravy: While chicken pillows bake, combine the cream of chicken soup, milk, and sour cream in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until warmed through and smooth, about 5 minutes. Add more milk if a thinner consistency is desired.
- Serve: Serve the warm chicken pillows hot out of the oven with the chicken gravy on the side or poured over the top for dipping and extra flavor.
Notes
- For a spicier variant, add a dash of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
- If green onions are unavailable, finely chopped regular onions or chives can substitute.
- Ensure the crescent rolls are well sealed to keep the filling inside and avoid spillage during baking.
- The gravy consistency can be adjusted by adding more or less milk depending on your preference.
- Chicken pillows can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated; just bake fresh before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chicken Pillows, Crescent Roll Snacks, Cream Cheese Chicken, Baked Chicken Appetizer, Chicken Crescent Pockets, Easy Party Snacks
