Description
These Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack featuring tender shredded chicken mixed with creamy cheeses and aromatic herbs, all wrapped in flaky, golden crescent roll dough. Perfect for gatherings, lunches, or comforting treats.
Ingredients
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For the Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (fresh or dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Dough
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough
- Olive oil or cooking spray for greasing the baking sheet
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet using olive oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until the ingredients are well blended and create a smooth, creamy filling.
- Prepare the Dough: Open the can of crescent roll dough and unroll it carefully on a clean, flat surface, separating it into triangles along the perforated lines.
- Assemble the Crescents: Take each dough triangle and place a spoonful of the chicken mixture onto the wider end. Roll the dough toward the pointed end, tucking in the sides to secure the filling inside.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place each rolled crescent on the prepared baking sheet with the point side facing down to prevent unrolling during baking. Repeat until all filling and dough are used.
- Bake: Bake the crescent rolls in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and puffed up.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the crescent rolls to cool for a few minutes before serving warm as a delicious snack or appetizer.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken for convenience.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the filling.
- Fresh parsley is preferable for vibrant flavor, but dried parsley works well too.
- These crescent rolls are best enjoyed warm but can be reheated in an oven or toaster oven.
- To make ahead, assemble the rolls and refrigerate them before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent roll
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: cheesy chicken crescent rolls, chicken appetizer, stuffed crescent rolls, easy snacks, baked chicken rolls
