Description
Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls are deliciously flaky crescent roll dough filled with a creamy mixture of shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and flavorful herbs. Baked to golden perfection, these warm, cheesy bites make a comforting appetizer or snack that’s perfect for family meals or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
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 Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Make Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated and smooth.
- Prepare Dough: Open the can of crescent roll dough and unroll it onto a clean, flat surface.
- Assemble Rolls: Take one triangle of dough and place a spoonful of the chicken cheese filling at the wider end. Roll the dough towards the pointed end, folding sides in to encase the filling securely.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place each rolled crescent on the greased baking sheet with the point side facing down to prevent unrolling. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the crescent rolls are puffed and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes to set before serving warm.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked chicken or leftover roasted chicken for best flavor.
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the filling.
- These crescent rolls can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking; just add a couple of extra minutes to the baking time if baking chilled.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in an oven or microwave.
- Substitute cheddar with pepper jack or mozzarella cheese for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent roll
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
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