Description
Succulent chicken nestled in golden crescent rolls creates a delightful meal perfect for quick family dinners. Savory filling and buttery pastry promise a comforting blend of flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein:
- 2 cups (473 ml) cooked chicken, shredded or diced
Cheese and Dairy:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (30 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup (28 grams) shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Bread and Seasonings:
- 1 tube (8 ounces/227 grams) refrigerated crescent rolls
- ¼ cup (40 grams) chopped green onions
- ¼ cup (38 grams) diced bell pepper (any color)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat with cooking spray.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend shredded cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, finely chopped green onions, diced bell pepper, garlic powder, dried basil, kosher salt, and black pepper until the filling becomes a homogeneous mixture.
- Carefully unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into individual triangular sections.
- Position a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture near the wider end of each triangle, ensuring even distribution.
- Gently roll each triangle from the wide end toward the point, completely encasing the savory filling within the dough.
- Arrange the rolled crescents with the seam facing downward on the prepared baking sheet, allowing slight separation between each roll.
- Optional: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top of each roll to enhance flavor and create a golden, crispy exterior.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescents achieve a rich golden-brown color and the dough is fully cooked.
- Remove from the oven and allow the rolls to rest for 3-4 minutes, enabling the filling to set and cool slightly.
- Serve warm and enjoy these delectable chicken-filled crescent rolls as a versatile appetizer, light lunch, or afternoon snack.
Notes
- Prep ahead by cooking chicken in advance and chilling the mixture to make filling and rolling easier.
- Customize the filling with different cheeses, herbs, or add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra kick.
- Ensure even cooking by placing rolls with equal spacing on the baking sheet for consistent golden-brown color.
- Leftover rolls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick time-saving option that adds more flavor to the filling.
- Seal the edges of each crescent roll carefully to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg