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Chicken Pillows with a crispy golden coating, oozing creamy herb filling onto the plate, topped with fresh chopped parsley.

Chicken Pillows

Flaky, buttery chicken pillows made with crescent roll dough and a creamy seasoned chicken filling. Kid-friendly, freezer-friendly, and perfect for quick weeknight dinners or parties.
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken Pillows, Chicken pillows BBQ, Chicken Pillows Calories, Chicken pillows meme, Chicken pillows with gravy, Chicken pillows with puff pastry, Simple chicken Pillows recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chill/Rest Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 10 pillows
Calories: 285kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For making the filling)
  • 1 Baking sheet (Line with parchment)
  • 1 Parchment paper (Prevents sticking)
  • 1 Pastry brush (For brushing butter)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For dough & prep)
  • Measuring set Cups + spoons (For accurate amounts)

Ingredients

For the Chicken Filling

  • 3 cups cooked chicken - shredded or diced
  • 8 oz cream cheese - softened
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese - shredded
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup green onions - finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt - adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Pillows

  • 2 packages (8 oz) crescent roll dough - 16 triangles total
  • 4 tablespoon butter - melted
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan - for topping

Optional Add-Ins

  • ½ cup bacon - cooked crumbles
  • ¼ cup jalapeños - diced, for heat
  • 1 cup spinach - chopped, squeezed dry
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce - mix into filling
  • fresh herbs - parsley, chives

Instructions

  • Combine cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add chicken, cheddar, green onions, garlic, and seasonings. Mix well and let rest.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
  • Add 2–3 tablespoon filling to wide end of each triangle. Fold sides over and roll to seal.
  • Place pillows seam-side down, brush with seasoned butter, sprinkle parmesan.
  • Bake 20–25 minutes or until golden and puffed. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillow (~110 g) | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 1.5mg