Description
Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls combine tender shredded chicken with creamy cream cheese and sharp cheddar, wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough and baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make appetizer or snack is perfect for quick meals, parties, or a comforting bite any time.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough
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
Other
- Olive oil or cooking spray (for greasing the baking sheet)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, blend the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Unroll the dough: Carefully unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean, flat surface, separating it into triangles as pre-scored.
- Fill and roll crescent rolls: Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture at the wide end of each dough triangle. Fold in the sides and roll the dough tightly toward the pointed end to form crescent shapes.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place each rolled crescent on the prepared baking sheet with the pointed end tucked underneath to secure the shape. Repeat with all dough and filling.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and puffed.
- Cool and serve: Allow the crescent rolls to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before serving to let the filling set slightly.
Notes
- Use rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken for easy preparation.
- Fresh parsley provides better flavor, but dried parsley works well too.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to blend smoothly with the other filling ingredients.
- For spicier rolls, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the filling.
- Serve warm as a snack or appetizer, and store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent roll
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
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