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Creamy Chicken Pillows

Tender shredded chicken wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough with a creamy, cheesy filling. A quick and delicious comfort food solution for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 pillows
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken Rotisserie chicken works perfectly.
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened Should be at room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives or green onion, finely chopped
For the Dough and Assembly
  • 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 ounces each)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (for brushing)
Optional Additions
  • 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper Adds color and a mild crunch.
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes For a little heat.
  • 2 tablespoons real bacon bits Stirred into the filling.
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella Mixed into the cheddar for a stretchier melt.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. If using rotisserie chicken, shred the breast and thigh meat into clean, even shreds. Aim for 2 cups of shredded chicken.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, stir softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt.
  3. Fold in shredded cheddar, chopped chives, and the shredded chicken until evenly combined.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out crescent dough and pair triangles to form rectangles. Place about 3-4 tablespoons of filling in the center.
  3. Fold and roll the dough to seal in the filling, placing each pillow seam-side down on the baking sheet.
  4. Brush with garlic butter mixture and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Serving
  1. Let the pillows rest for 3-4 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results: soften the cream cheese fully, seal dough seams firmly, avoid overfilling, space pillows on the baking sheet, and let them rest before cutting.