Chicken Pillows with Creamy Chicken Gravy Recipe
Chicken Pillows are delightful savory pastries filled with a creamy mixture of shredded chicken, cream cheese, and herbs, encased in golden crescent roll dough, baked until crispy and served with a rich chicken gravy. This comforting dish combines creamy, crunchy, and savory textures perfect for a hearty appetizer or main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 chicken pillows 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Filling
- 10 ounces cooked, shredded chicken breast (about 2 cups)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon salted butter (softened)
- 1/2 tablespoon dried chives
- 1/2 tablespoon dried minced onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dough
- 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated Pillsbury crescent roll dough
Coating
- 1/4 cup salted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
Gravy
- 1 can (10 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 packet (1 ounce) chicken gravy mix
- 3/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with non-stick spray and set aside to prepare for baking the chicken pillows.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and 1 tablespoon of softened salted butter until smooth and creamy. Add the shredded cooked chicken, dried chives, minced dried onion, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything well to combine and create a flavorful filling.
- Form Dough Rectangles: Unroll the crescent roll dough. Press together two crescent triangles along their perforations to seal and form one rectangle. Make sure to press the seams firmly so the filling does not leak out during baking. Repeat to create a total of four rectangles from the dough.
- Fill and Shape Pillows: Divide the chicken filling evenly among the four rectangles, placing the filling in the center of each one. Fold each corner of the dough towards the center, completely covering the filling. Press the edges gently to seal and shape each filled dough piece into a ball-shaped pillow.
- Coat Pillows: Dip each shaped chicken pillow into the melted butter to coat thoroughly, then roll it in the Italian breadcrumbs to cover. Shake off any excess breadcrumbs and place each coated pillow onto the prepared greased baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake: Bake the chicken pillows in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes or until they turn a beautiful golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
- Prepare Gravy: While the pillows bake, prepare the chicken gravy by combining the cream of chicken soup, chicken gravy mix packet, and water in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently until the pillows are ready.
- Serve: Once baked, remove the chicken pillows from the oven and plate them. Pour the warm chicken gravy over each pillow. Serve immediately and enjoy the comforting flavors!
Notes
- You can substitute fresh herbs like chives and onions if preferred for a fresher flavor.
- Use cooked rotisserie chicken to save time in shredding cooked chicken breast.
- Ensure the crescent dough seams are well sealed to prevent filling leakage during baking.
- For a crispier coating, you can double dip the pillows in butter and breadcrumbs before baking.
- The gravy can be thickened by simmering longer or adding a cornstarch slurry if desired.
- These chicken pillows can be made ahead, assembled, and refrigerated before baking to save time before serving.
Keywords: Chicken Pillows, Crescent Roll Recipe, Chicken Appetizer, Baked Chicken Pastry, Comfort Food
