Easy Chicken Pillows

Make these easy chicken pillows filled with creamy chicken and topped with a rich sauce. A family friendly comfort meal ready in under one hour.

I made these chicken pillows after a long week when everyone in my family wanted something warm and comforting. I wanted a meal that felt special without keeping me in the kitchen all day. These checked every box. The filling is creamy. The bread is soft. The sauce brings the whole plate together in the best way. It was the kind of dinner that made everyone quiet for the first few bites.

I like this recipe because it uses simple pantry items and still feels like a weekend type meal. The chicken mixture is rich and savory. The rolls bake up soft with a crisp top. The sauce is smooth and coats every bite. My wife said the smell alone made her hungry before dinner even started. I liked that the prep stayed simple and the cleanup stayed manageable.

My family finished every piece on the tray. My daughter asked if there were more even before she finished her plate. My son said he wanted this meal every Sunday. Watching everyone enjoy it made this dish an instant keeper. Meals like this remind me why I love cooking. Simple ingredients. Big comfort. Happy family.

Questions You May Have About This Recipe

Can I use leftover chicken
Yes. Leftover chicken works well as long as it is shredded or chopped small.

Do I need canned rolls or can I make my own
Canned rolls keep the prep fast. Homemade rolls work too if you want a softer texture.

Can I freeze the chicken pillows
Yes. Freeze before baking. Thaw in the refrigerator before baking.

What sauce works best
A simple cream sauce or chicken gravy works well. Both add moisture and flavor.

Can I use turkey instead of chicken
Yes. Turkey works the same and stays tender with the creamy filling.

What You Need To Make Easy Chicken Pillows

Cooked shredded chicken

Cream cheese

Sour cream

Garlic powder

Onion powder

Salt

Black pepper

Chopped parsley

Refrigerated crescent roll dough

Butter

Bread crumbs

Milk

Flour

Chicken broth

How To Make Easy Chicken Pillows

Combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper and parsley in a bowl.

Open the rolls and separate them.

Place a spoonful of chicken filling in the center of each piece of dough.

Fold the dough around the filling and pinch the seams to seal.

Brush each pillow with melted butter.

Roll each pillow in bread crumbs.

Place them on a baking sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 to 25 minutes until golden.

Make the sauce by melting butter in a pan.

Whisk in flour and cook for one minute.

Add milk and chicken broth. Stir until smooth.

Season with salt and black pepper.

Spoon the warm sauce over the baked pillows.

Tips

Use warm chicken so the filling mixes smoothly.

Seal each pillow well so the filling stays inside during baking.

Let the pillows rest for five minutes before servng so the sauce clings.

Double the sauce if your family likes extra on the side.

Chill the filling for ten minutes for easier assembly.

Reader Reviews

★★★★★ These tasted like pure comfort. My husband asked for them again the next night. Linda R.

★★★★☆ Great texture and flavor. I added a little extra garlic powder. Susan T.

★★★★★ My grandkids loved these. Easy to make and perfect for family nights. Pat M.

★★★★☆ The sauce was perfect. I will make a bigger batch next time. Helen G.

★★★★★ Soft, creamy and full of flavor. A new favorite. Diane S.

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