Description
Cheesy chicken crescent rolls deliver pure comfort on a plate, blending savory shredded chicken with melted cheese inside golden pastry. Comfort meets convenience in this simple yet irresistible dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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main ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package (8 oz) crescent roll dough
seasonings and flavor enhancers:
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
additional ingredients:
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into individual triangles on a clean work surface.
- Spoon the chicken and cheese mixture onto the wide end of each crescent triangle, ensuring an even distribution.
- Carefully roll each triangle from the wide end to the pointed tip, encasing the filling completely and tucking in the sides to prevent leakage.
- Arrange the rolled crescent rolls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving slight space between each roll for even baking.
- Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter to create a golden, glossy finish.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the rolls for added color and herbal brightness.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescents turn a deep golden brown and the cheese begins to bubble.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 3-5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set and prevent burning.
- Serve warm as a delightful appetizer or quick meal accompaniment.
Notes
- Customize filling by swapping chicken with pulled pork, shredded turkey, or plant-based protein for versatile meal options.
- Keep cream cheese at room temperature for smoother mixing and easier blending with other ingredients.
- Prevent soggy bottoms by patting shredded chicken dry with paper towels before mixing to remove excess moisture.
- Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for faster preparation and consistently tender meat texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg