Description
Savory chicken stuffed crescent rolls deliver comfort wrapped in golden, flaky pastry. Creamy cheese and tender chicken nestle inside buttery crescents, creating a quick meal perfect for busy families seeking delicious satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 cup chicken, shredded or chopped
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 egg, beaten
Dough and Seasonings:
- 1 can (8 ounces/226 grams) crescent roll dough
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375F (190C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, grated cheddar, chopped green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley in a mixing bowl. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance flavor complexity.
- Carefully unroll the crescent dough, separating each triangle. Distribute the chicken mixture generously along the wider section of each triangle, ensuring even coverage.
- Gently roll each triangle from the wide base toward the pointed tip, tucking and sealing edges to prevent filling from escaping during baking.
- Arrange the rolled crescents on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each roll.
- Apply a light egg wash over each crescent to promote a rich, golden exterior during baking.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the pastry turns a deep golden brown and the filling becomes hot and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let the crescents rest for 3-5 minutes to allow filling to set and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Master the chicken mixture by ensuring the cream cheese is softened at room temperature for easier blending and smoother consistency.
- Create gluten-free options by substituting crescent roll dough with gluten-free alternatives or homemade gluten-free pastry dough.
- Prep ingredients in advance to make assembly quick and stress-free, chopping green onions and measuring spices beforehand streamlines the cooking process.
- Customize protein variations by replacing chicken with shredded turkey, pulled pork, or vegetarian alternatives like seasoned tofu or plant-based protein crumbles for diverse dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 226 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 395 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 68 mg