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When Derek and I first got married, he INSISTED I learn how to make Chicken Pillows because it was his favorite dinner.My initial thought was, “What on earth are Chicken Pillows?!” Once I tried them and bit into this “pillow” of joy and deliciousness, they soon became a favorite of mine, too!They are really, REALLY, good!
Chicken Pillows
By August 21, 2010
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Ingredients
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- 1 (8 oz) can Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2-3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 egg
- 1 sleeve Saltine Crackers crushed
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 spoonfuls sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F
- Soften 1/4 cup butter and 8oz. block of cream cheese. Then stir to a smooth consistency. Add cooked shredded chicken to the bowl.
- Lay out the 8 crescents on a cookie sheet. Stretch the crescent out.
- Place a couple spoon fulls of the creamy chicken mixture into the center of the crescent to fill it. Then fold the crescent around the mixture so that none of it is showing. I'll call this the "pillow".
- In a separate smaller bowl, put the egg and a little bit of water, maybe a couple Tablespoons worth and beat together.Dip the "pillow" into the blended egg. After dipping into the blended egg, proceed to dip it into the crushed saltine crackers and place on cookie sheet. Repeat for the remaining 7 crescents.
- Cook the pillows at 400 F for 20 minutes. Keep an eye on them your oven might cook them quicker.
- For the sauce topping: Put can of cream of chicken and milk into a sauce pan. Add as much milk as you want to get it to the consistency you want i.e. thicker or runnier. When hot enough add 2 spoon fulls of sour cream and cheese to your liking.
Enjoy!
So…I'm adding ALL of these to my recipe book!!! THANKS!!! And I'm sure my hubby will want to thank you too!!!
Just made these this afternoon. Delish! I didn't end up using the sour cream in the sauce, but it was great without it. Thanks for the recipe!
I am using 4 of your crock pot and easy recipes on here for my back to school week. Thanks!
this is one of my favorite dinners as well. Crescents just make everything so good.
how many chicken breasts would you use for this, for every 8 pack of crescents? and how many does one recipe serve?
@Andrea I would use 3-4 chicken breasts or about 2-3 cups of shredded chicken per 8 oz package of crescent rolls. Each 8 pack makes 8 individual crescent rolls so it just depends how many people eat. I would say this recipe serves 4-6 people. I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any more questions!-Nikki
Thanks!!! Making it now! :D
What did you serve as a side dish with this?
OH MY goodness!!! Can I just say how much I LOVE your blog?!! I am so happy that I found you – what great real life recipes.
These sound yummy! Will have to try:)
I have to try these! My husband will love them too!
Melissa
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I have to say this is one of the best food blogs I've seen. I can't wait to try your recipes…. thanks for sharing!
These were great!! My Mom always made a similar recipe with dry Stove Top stuffing on top. These were better and I never thought I would say that because they have always been one of my favorite. Plus, all 3 of my kids ate them up!! Thanks!!
My SIL makes a variation of these. The filling is chicken breast, cream cheese, green onion, and pepper. Fill the crescent roll, dip it in the melted butter and then in stove top stuffing that has been crushed, and bake. They are so good! I'll be trying your recipe for sure :)
i am getting ready to make for dinner tonite! of course, i am adding my own touch, a little bit of zucchini inside the pillows…yumm! cant wait! thinking bout making your banana cookies also!
What cheese is best used to put on top?
I just made this, it was amazing. I'm gonna try it with ritz crackers next time, or I liked the idea of stuffing that someone suggested.
@EKM I used a shredded colby jack and Monterrey blend.@~*~Series of Blurs~*~ I have done Eitz crackers too! Either way is super good! I just use whatever crackers I have on hand!
How much milk in the soup Tastes best
Why can't I print?
@Anonymous I put in probably anywhere from 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup, just when it gets to the consistency I want it.@Anonymous It must have disappeared. Sorry about that, that is weird! I think I fixed it now, let me know if you have any problems or if it is still not showing up for you. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.
Made this last night but instead of making individual "pillows" I rolled out the crescent dough placed the filling in the middle and wrapped the dough over the top. I brushed the egg/water mixture over the top vs. dipping and it was super yummy! The one thing I noticed is one large "pillow" might not require the entire block of cream cheese. Oh! And did I mention I uses all low fat ingredients?!? Super easy and delicious! Thank you Chef in Training!
Made this tonight!! It was awesome!! I used 1/2 c Shredded swiss cheese for the sauce and low fat cream cheese and 98% fat free soup. Family loved it too!! Thanks Chef in Training!! P.S. for anyone in Weight Watchers with what I used it is 13 points plus including sauce!! Worth every point!!
Made this tonight and so yummy! Thanks and I will make it again!
Made this the other night and my daughter is already asking to make again, so yummy!
Loved this recipe! Changed it up a bit but it was delicious!
You seriously need to publish a recipe book! Literally everything looks and sounds amazing….wow!
I made these last night for dinner and oh my were they incredible…Thanks for the recipes!!
Have made these twice now, first time I followed the recipe but the second time I decided to add some spinach and Worcestershire sauce to the mixture and I rolled the pillow in Ritz crackers vs the Saltines. It was amazing!!!
different from my recipe but its the same concept…as long as there is chicken, cream cheese, butter and crescent rolls its all good..:-)
Do these freeze well? What directions should I use to reheat? I'm making them for a family member who just had a baby and would like to gift her some as a meal.
you are definitely a genius! = ) I loved these! my family loved these! perfect for our Valentine's Day Dinner! = )
Another person who could not print. This has been the case everytime I try to print, no matter the blog. Is it a pinterest problem or am I just choosing all blogs that don't print??? VERY frustrating! But I liked the Chicken Pillow recipe enough that I copied it by longhand!
Why don't people who can't print just copy and paste into Word? just saying
what are some good sides for this dish? Mashed Taters, noodles?
Just had this for dinner and OMG does not even come close!!! This is going to be a regular guest on our lineup!!We had this with a big salad and all are now enjoying strawberries with yogurt and cinnamon as the dessert! All so filling, light and delish!!Thanks!
I'm not being mean, but I just wanted to state there is no such a word as fulls and the correct term is Spoons full. Nothing to do wit you personally, just a pet peeve of mine since I was raised by an English teacher and I love to cook…lol sorry hope I didn't offend anyone especially you :)
My husband grew up on these too, so I inherited the recipe when we married and my side of the family was introduced to it too. Our recipe also calls for a small can of mushrooms, and we just roll them in bread crumbs (although your picture does look like a crispier coating, I'll have to try that). We don't add anything to the cream of chicken soup (except the milk). I haven't tried freezing the finished product, but if I have frozen the filling (good when there is extra) and it has been fine for the next batch.
"wit" isn't a word either. If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all.
Have you ever tried freezing these? I do a lot of freezer cooking and was curious…..Thanks!Krista
I have this basically same recipe from 30 years ago.like a different version.
ok i've made these twice this week, 1st time according to the recipe, just had left over filling so i had to do it again. since we live in new mexico green chili is a staple here :). so i jut had to try it…sauteed onion, garlic and added 2 green chilis to the left over filling and baked..used cream of mushroom soup this time and added green chili to it too. they were sooooooooooo good! thanks!!!p.s. placed crescents between waxed paper and rolled ( worked easier for me)
I am going to try this, it sounds delicous. Get tired of the same chicken dishes. thanks
Made tonight, definitely a keeper!
I just made these tonight but I used reduced fat Garden Herb Cream Cheese and extra spices in the chicken. I had to keep swatting hands with spoons to taste test before the mix even made it in the cresents. I would make this mix for chicken salad (dont like mayo or sour cream)! This was SUCH a hit tonight the girls asked to make it tomorrow too. THANK YOU!
I made these tonight and they were great!! Love this recipe and will be making it again,soon! Thanks love all your ideas!!
Anyone know the Nutrition info on these??
These are delicious…..made them last night for dinner! This will definitely be added to the recipe collection.