If you grew up in Utah, chicken pillows were practically weekday traditions. It tastes like creamy chicken wrapped in warm crescent dough. cozy comfort Kids love it and adults secretly crave it.
Why This Utah Classic Is Still A Hit
- Nostalgic comfort: Buttery crescent roll dough and creamy chicken filling bring classic Utah-style comfort to every bite.
- Child Friendly: The simple flavors and fun “pillow” shape make this an easy weeknight dinner that even picky eaters can enjoy.
- Easy weekdays: Minimal ingredients, quick prep, and everything bakes in the oven for a simple dinner.
chicken pillow material
- Crescent Roll: Using refrigerated dough makes this recipe easy! I also like to use sheets of crescent dough. Before combining the dough, cut it into 8 squares.
- chicken: Canned chicken or rotisserie chicken are great alternatives!
- Breadcrumbs: You can use regular bread crumbs or panko bread crumbs. If you use either of these options, add 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning for extra flavor!
- milk: If desired, add a little milk if you want a thinner gravy.
How to Make a Chicken Pillow
This chicken pillow recipe is my go-to when I don’t have dinner planned. I always have crescent rolls on hand because this is my daughters favorite recipe. And there’s almost always some cooked chicken in the fridge or freezer.
chicken pillow
- Preparation and Chicken Filling: Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 2 sheet pans with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, green onions, and garlic powder.
- Combine and open: Stir chicken mixture until well combined. Next, open the crescent roll and separate the triangles.
- Pillow Filling: Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture on the wide end of the crescent roll.
- Seal Pillow: Fold the sides of the dough over the chicken mixture, then roll into a crescent shape. Pinch dough around chicken mixture to seal completely. Repeat this method until complete.
- Coat Pillow: Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl for about 40 seconds. Pour Italian bread crumbs onto a plate for easy dipping! Dip the top of each chicken pillow in a bowl of melted butter, then dip in the Italian breadcrumbs.
- baking: Place coated chicken pillows on prepared pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until chicken pillows are golden brown.
chicken gravy
- Put it in a small pan Cream of Chicken Soup,milkand cream. Heat and stir over medium heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Add more milk if necessary to reach desired consistency. Enjoy with the gravy on its own or pour over warm chicken pillows!
Alyssa’s Expert Tips
gravy: These pillows are delicious with or without gravy! Make my easy gravy recipe. If you’re short on time, just use store-bought!
chicken pillow
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ingredient
chicken pillow
- 2 (8 ounces) Tube Refrigerated Crescent Rolls
- 3 cup shredded chicken dish Or canned chicken
- 1 (8 ounces) Pack soft cream cheese
- ¼ cup finely chopped green onions optional
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup italian breadcrumbs
chicken gravy
- 1 (10.5 ounces) can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup milk more if needed
- ¼ cup cream
guideline
chicken pillow
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray 2 pans with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
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Mix in a medium bowl. 3 cups cooked shredded chicken, 1 (8-ounce) package softened cream cheese, ¼ cup finely chopped green onionsand ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Stir until well mixed.
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open 2 (8-ounce) tubes refrigerated crescent rolls Then separate the triangles. Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture on the wide end of the crescent roll.
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Fold the sides of the dough over the chicken mixture and roll into a crescent shape. Pinch dough around chicken mixture to seal completely. Repeat this method for the remaining crescent moons.
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fuze ⅓ cup unsalted butter Place in a microwave-safe bowl for about 40 seconds. pour ½ cup Italian bread crumbs Put it on a plate for easy dipping! Dip the top of each chicken pillow into a bowl of melted butter, then into a dish of breadcrumbs.
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Place coated chicken pillows on prepared pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until chicken pillows are golden brown.
chicken gravy
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Put it in a small pot 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup, ½ cup milkand ¼ cup sour cream. Heat and stir over medium heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Add more milk if necessary to reach desired consistency.
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Enjoy with the gravy on its own or pour over warm chicken pillows!
memo
- save: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
- Reheat: Microwave for 1 to 2 minutes or until warmed through.
- freezing: Allow cooked chicken pillows to cool completely, then store in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
- Reheating from Frozen:
- oven: at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 to 8 minutes.
- Air fryer: Cook at 350 degrees F for about 5 minutes (best texture).
- microwave: Heat until warmed through.
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