Description
Chicken Pillows are a savory, creamy, and indulgent snack or meal made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, and a few simple seasonings, all wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or an appetizer for your next gathering, these warm and golden pillows are sure to satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup melted butter
1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the chicken mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Prepare the crescent rolls: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
- Fill and roll the pillows: Place a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture at the wide end of each triangle. Roll the dough from the wide end to the point, completely enclosing the chicken filling.
- Place on the baking sheet: Place the rolled chicken pillows on the greased baking sheet.
- Add the finishing touches: Brush the tops with melted butter, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and dried parsley.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pillows are golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and serve: Let the Chicken Pillows cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Vegetarian Version: Omit the ground turkey and replace with a plant-based burger patty or chickpea-based patty for a vegetarian option.
- Add More Veggies: You can mix in other vegetables like finely grated zucchini or bell peppers for additional moisture and flavor.
- Spicy Version: Add some red pepper flakes or chopped jalapeños to the mixture for a bit of heat.
- Cheese Swap: If you don’t have feta, you can substitute with goat cheese or mozzarella for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pillow
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
