Description
These Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack featuring tender shredded chicken mixed with creamy cream cheese and sharp cheddar, all wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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For the Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (fresh or dried)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Dough
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough
For Baking
- Olive oil or cooking spray, for greasing the baking sheet
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Prepare the Dough: Open the can of crescent roll dough and carefully unroll it onto a clean surface, keeping the dough in triangular shapes as segmented.
- Fill and Roll: Take one triangle of the dough, place a spoonful of the chicken filling on the wider end, then roll the dough toward the pointed end, tucking the sides in to seal the filling inside.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place each rolled crescent onto the prepared baking sheet with the pointed end facing down. Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and puffed up.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the crescent rolls to cool for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- You can substitute shredded cooked turkey for the chicken if desired.
- Feel free to add your favorite herbs or a pinch of cayenne for extra flavor.
- These crescent rolls are best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven for a few minutes.
- For a lower-fat option, reduce the cream cheese or use a light cheddar cheese variant.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cheesy chicken crescent rolls, chicken crescent rolls, appetizer, easy appetizer, crescent roll recipe, baked crescent rolls
