Description
Delicious Chicken Pillows are flaky crescent dough parcels stuffed with a creamy chicken and cheese filling, then baked until golden and topped with a light buttery glaze.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, black pepper, and parsley until well combined.
- Separate crescent dough into rectangles and pinch seams together.
- Place a spoonful of chicken mixture in the center of each rectangle.
- Fold dough over filling and seal edges completely to form pillows.
- Place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.
- Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle breadcrumbs if using.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure edges are sealed to prevent filling from leaking.
- Add cooked vegetables for extra flavor.
- Best served warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American