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Chicken Pillows: Discover This Delicious Recipe Now!

Chicken Pillows are a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring shredded chicken and cream cheese wrapped in crescent roll dough, baked to golden perfection.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can 8 ounces refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
  4. Place a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture at the wide end of each triangle.
  5. Roll the dough from the wide end to the point, enclosing the filling completely.
  6. Place the rolled chicken pillows on a greased baking sheet.
  7. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and dried parsley.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  9. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Chicken PillowCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a twist, try adding chopped spinach or diced bell peppers to the chicken mixture for added flavor and nutrition.
  • You can also substitute the chicken with cooked turkey or ham for a different variation.

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