Flavorful Garlic Herb Chicken Pillows – Family Dinner Favorite
Dinner panic at 5:30 p.m.? Same. That’s exactly where these Flavorful Garlic Herb Chicken Pillows swoop in like a buttery, golden hero. They’re cozy, comforting, and wildly easy—basically everything a weeknight dinner should be without turning your kitchen into a war zone. One bite and suddenly everyone’s quiet… which IMO is the highest compliment a family meal can get.
Here’s the magic: tender shredded chicken tossed with a creamy, garlicky herb filling, wrapped snugly inside flaky crescent rolls. Then comes the glow-up—buttery breadcrumbs sprinkled on top that toast up beautifully in the oven. The result? Crispy on the outside, rich and melty on the inside, and dangerously easy to eat two (or three). No judgment here.
FYI: leftover chicken works perfectly, but grabbing a rotisserie chicken makes this recipe even faster. It’s a total win for busy nights, lazy Sundays, or anytime you want dinner to feel special without the extra effort. These pillows fit right in with your favorite Chicken Dinner Recipes, Chicken Main Dishes, and Main Dish Recipes—the kind you bookmark and come back to again and again.
They’re flexible too. Serve them with a simple salad, roasted veggies, or even sneak them onto a meal plan with other Poultry Recipes. While they’re clearly a comfort food classic, they still play nice alongside lighter menus like Low Carb Rezepte (just pair smartly). And yes, fans of Chicken Entrees, Chicken Dishes Recipes, and even Turkey Dishes or Turkey Recipes will appreciate how adaptable this idea is.
So… flaky, creamy, garlicky goodness with minimal effort? That’s not a question—that’s dinner handled.
Flavorful Garlic Herb Chicken Pillows – Family Dinner Favorite
These cheesy chicken pillows deliver big comfort with very little effort. A smooth, savory chicken filling gets tucked inside soft crescent dough, then baked until golden and flaky. They’re an ideal solution for hectic evenings when you want something warm, filling, and family-approved—fast.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chicken, finely shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- ¼ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
Directions
- Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the shredded chicken, cream cheese, milk, Parmesan, garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, and green onions. Mix until smooth and evenly combined.
- Roll out the crescent dough and pinch the perforated seams closed. Cut each sheet into four equal rectangles. Repeat with the second package so you have eight total pieces.
- Spoon an equal amount of the chicken mixture into the center of each rectangle. Fold the dough edges up and over the filling, sealing to form a soft, rounded bundle. Place each pillow seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 18–23 minutes, or until the dough is fully cooked and the tops turn golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy every creamy, flaky bite.
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