Description
These Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer or snack featuring tender shredded chicken combined with creamy cheeses and seasoned with garlic and parsley, all wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough and baked to golden perfection.
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 with olive oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are smoothly blended.
- Unroll Crescent Dough: Open the can of crescent roll dough and carefully unroll it onto a clean, flat surface.
- Fill and Roll: Take each triangular piece of dough, place a spoonful of the chicken mixture at the wider base, and roll the dough tightly toward the pointed end, tucking in the sides to seal the filling inside.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place each crescent roll on the prepared baking sheet, positioning the pointed end downward to prevent unrolling during baking. Repeat the process until all dough and filling are used.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and puffed up.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the rolls to cool for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add chopped green onions or jalapeños for an extra kick.
- Use fresh parsley for a brighter flavor, or dried parsley as a convenient alternative.
- Ensure cream cheese is well softened to make mixing easier.
- Serve with ranch dressing or marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent roll
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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