Creamy Chicken Pillows with Homemade Chicken Gravy Recipe
Chicken Pillows are a deliciously creamy and savory dish featuring shredded chicken mixed with cream cheese and herbs, all wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough, baked to golden perfection, and served with a rich homemade chicken gravy. This comfort food combines tender chicken filling with a crispy breadcrumb coating, making it an irresistible meal perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- 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 and Coating
- 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated Pillsbury crescent roll dough
- 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 degrees F (175 degrees C) and lightly grease a baking sheet with non-stick spray to prevent the chicken pillows from sticking during baking.
- Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and 1 tablespoon of softened butter until smooth. Add the shredded cooked chicken, dried chives, dried minced onion, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly to combine all flavors.
- Form Dough Rectangles: Unroll the crescent roll dough and press together pairs of triangles along the perforations to form rectangles. Ensure the seams are pressed firmly to prevent filling leakage. You will end up with 4 rectangles.
- Fill and Shape Pillows: Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the four dough rectangles, placing the filling in the center of each. Fold each corner of the rectangle towards the center over the filling and press firmly to seal, shaping each into a ball.
- Coat Pillows: Dip each formed chicken pillow into the melted butter, then coat it thoroughly with Italian breadcrumbs. Shake off any excess breadcrumbs and place the coated pillows onto the greased baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the chicken pillows in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make Gravy: While the pillows bake, prepare the chicken gravy. In a small saucepan, combine the cream of chicken soup, chicken gravy mix, and water. Heat over medium-high until it comes to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently until the pillows are ready.
- Serve: Once baked, serve the chicken pillows hot with the warm chicken gravy poured over or on the side. Enjoy your savory and comforting meal!
Notes
- Pressing the crescent roll dough seams is important to prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
- For extra flavor, you can add some garlic powder or paprika to the chicken filling.
- Use fresh herbs if available to enhance the taste instead of dried herbs.
- Ensure the blueberries or any fruit toppings are avoided, as this recipe focuses on savory flavors.
- Storing leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator is recommended and reheat in the oven for best texture.
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