Chicken Pillows with Creamy Chicken Gravy Recipe
Chicken Pillows are delightful crescent roll parcels filled with creamy, seasoned shredded chicken, coated in buttery breadcrumbs, baked to golden perfection, and served with a savory chicken gravy. This comforting dish makes a perfect main course for a family dinner or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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 and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with non-stick spray and set it aside.
- Make Filling: In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and 1 tablespoon butter together until smooth. Add the shredded chicken, dried chives, dried minced onion, and season with salt and pepper. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
- Prepare Dough Rectangles: Unroll the crescent dough and press two triangles together to form one rectangle, ensuring perforations are sealed to prevent filling leakage. Repeat to make 4 rectangles in total.
- Assemble Chicken Pillows: Divide the chicken filling evenly among the 4 dough rectangles, placing the filling in the center. Fold each corner of the rectangle over the filling to fully encase it, pressing firmly to seal and shape into a ball. Repeat for all rectangles.
- Coat Pillows: Dip each formed pillow into the melted butter, then coat thoroughly with Italian breadcrumbs. Shake off any excess coating and place each pillow on the greased baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the coated chicken pillows for 25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare Gravy: While baking, combine the cream of chicken soup, chicken gravy mix, and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently until the pillows are done baking.
- Serve: Once baked, pour the warm chicken gravy over each chicken pillow. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a crispier coating, you can double dip the pillows in melted butter and breadcrumbs before baking.
- Shredded rotisserie chicken can be used to save time in preparing the filling.
- To make this dish gluten free, substitute crescent rolls and breadcrumbs with gluten-free versions.
- If desired, fresh chives and onions can replace dried for a fresher flavor.
- Make sure to seal the crescent dough well to prevent the filling from leaking out during baking.
