Description
Creamy chicken crescent swirls weave comfort and flavor into a delightful meal that promises warmth and satisfaction. Home cooks will savor these elegant rolls stuffed with tender chicken, herbs, and melted cheese, creating a perfect dinner solution for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken breast, cooked and shredded
Cheese:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Baking and Seasoning:
- 1 can crescent roll dough
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C) for optimal baking conditions.
- Combine shredded chicken with cream cheese, creating a smooth, creamy base for the filling.
- Fold in cheddar cheese, then season the mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until flavors are evenly distributed.
- Carefully unroll the crescent roll dough, separating each triangle with precision.
- Distribute a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture along the wide end of each triangle, ensuring even coverage.
- Gently roll the dough from the wide end, carefully encasing the filling and creating a neat spiral shape.
- Arrange the rolled swirls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing space between each piece for even cooking.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and fully cooked dough.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool slightly for 2-3 minutes.
- Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the swirls for a vibrant, aromatic finish before serving.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is thoroughly cooked and shredded finely for smooth, consistent texture inside the swirls.
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature to create easier blending and prevent lumpy filling.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like mozzarella or pepper jack for unique flavor profiles.
- For gluten-free version, substitute crescent roll dough with gluten-free puff pastry or almond flour-based dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg