Chicken Pillows

This is by far one of my favorite recipes. It never gets old, it's deliciously good and soooo easy to make. And that's what we all want isn't it? Good food that's easy to make.

CHICKEN PILLOWS

Items/Ingredients you will need:

• 2-3 chicken breasts or 6 chicken tenders OR 2 cans of pre-cooked salted chicken (if you are really short on time)
• 1 block of cream cheese (or more or less depending on your preference)
• 1 can of Pillsbury Crescent rolls Big & Flaky (yields 6)
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• baking pan
• 1 medium pot

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven according to the crescent rolls you have purchased or made. Usually 350 degrees.
2. Boil chicken in medium pot with 1/2 inch of water covering the chicken and add salt. If you do not add the salt, your chicken will taste very bland. Boil for approximately 10-15 minutes on medium high. When the water froths, check the chicken to see if it is done. I usually let it froth for about 3-5 minutes before I consider it done. Drain and rinse briefly with cold water. Shred the chicken either with two forks by hand or in a food processor.
3. Add the block of cream cheese by thirds into the shredded chicken and mix until all the chicken is well coated.
4. Roll out crescent rolls and scoop about a tablespoon of chicken mixture on the large part of the triangle and roll up. Bake in oven according to the directions. Usually 11-14 minutes.

And Voila! Simple but so so good. I've heard some people like to add onion and celery and butter to the mix, but I just like mine simple. Occasionally I will heat up a can of cream of chicken and pour it on top of the chicken pillows.

SIDE DISHES I LIKE TO SERVE THIS WITH

• Steamed vegetables. You can never go wrong with them.
• Rice Pilaf. A must with this recipe. Super easy to make as well.
• For every cup of rice you use add 1/3 cup of vermicelli. (if you don't have vermicelli, no sweat). Sautee rice and vermicelli in a large pot or skillet with butter or margarine for a few minutes on medium-high heat. (About one tablespoon butter for every cup of rice). Add up to two cans of chicken broth and 1 cup of water. I say two cans, because it depends on how much flavor you like. Add a couple dashes of basil if desired. Bring water to a boil then bring heat down to low and cover. Takes about 30 minutes.
• I would recommend starting the rice pilaf before you start the chicken pillows to ensure it will be done in time.