Description
Mouthwatering chicken crescent rolls combine tender shredded chicken with creamy cheese nestled in buttery pastry. Quick weeknight dinner delivers comfort and satisfaction in every delicious bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (56 g) shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) mayonnaise (or sour cream)
- 1 tbsp (14 g) butter, melted (for brushing)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped (optional)
- 1 (8-oz) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
Instructions
- Preheating and Preparation: Set the oven to 375F (190C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cooking surface.
- Filling Creation: Combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and fresh parsley into a cohesive, flavorful mixture.
- Dough Assembly: Unroll crescent dough triangles and distribute the chicken mixture along the wider edge of each, then carefully roll from the base, sealing the edges to encase the filling completely.
- Baking Process: Arrange the filled crescents on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining adequate spacing, and brush the surface with melted butter to enhance golden coloration and flavor profile.
- Finishing Touch: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the crescents transform into a rich, golden-brown delicacy with a crisp exterior and piping hot interior. Allow a brief cooling period before serving to let the filling set and textures stabilize.
Notes
- Chicken Consistency Check: Ensure chicken is finely shredded and at room temperature for even distribution and smooth filling texture.
- Seal Edges Carefully: Pinch crescent dough edges firmly to prevent filling from leaking during baking, creating a neat and professional appearance.
- Butter Brush Technique: Use a light hand when brushing melted butter to avoid soggy bottoms, creating a crisp golden exterior without excess grease.
- Customize Filling Flexibility: Swap chicken with turkey or vegetarian alternatives like shredded tofu for dietary preferences while maintaining similar seasoning proportions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg