Description
These Irresistible Chicken Pillows are a delightful fusion of crispy golden pastry and a creamy, savory chicken filling. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a rich, flavorful explosion that will leave your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken Filling:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- For the Pastry:
- 1 package (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, and onion powder until well blended.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
- Place a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture at the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll the dough over the filling, starting from the wide end, and pinch the edges to seal.
- Place the filled pillows on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic salt and dried parsley.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the chicken filling a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use leftover turkey instead of chicken, or swap cream cheese for a dairy-free alternative for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken pillow
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 450 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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