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Chicken Pillows: Discover This Irresistible Recipe Today!

Chicken Pillows are a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring a creamy chicken filling wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 8 oz package refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. 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.
  4. Roll the dough around the filling, starting from the wide end and rolling towards the point. Pinch the edges to seal.
  5. Dip each chicken pillow in melted butter, then roll in crushed Ritz crackers to coat.
  6. Place the chicken pillows on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken pillowCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 14gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the chicken mixture.
  • You can substitute the chicken with cooked turkey or ham for a different flavor.

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