Description
Indulge in the delicious Cheesy Chicken Pillow Delight Recipe, a savory dish featuring a flavorful chicken and cheese filling tucked inside buttery crescent roll pillows.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pillows:
- 2 (8 oz) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the pillows: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 rectangles. Place chicken mixture in the center of each rectangle, fold over the filling, and seal the edges to form a pillow shape.
- Bake: Brush each pillow with melted butter, sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown and heated through.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can add cooked bacon bits or chopped spinach to the filling for extra flavor.
- For a crispier texture, bake on a wire rack placed over the baking sheet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pillow
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
