Description
Savory chicken stuffed crescent rolls blend tender shredded chicken with creamy cheese inside flaky pastry. Hearty comfort food emerges from simple ingredients, promising satisfaction you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
Cheeses:
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Bread and Seasonings:
- 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), preparing a clean baking sheet for the upcoming culinary creation.
- Combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and finely chopped green onions in a mixing bowl, seasoning the blend with a pinch of salt and pepper until well incorporated.
- Carefully unroll the crescent roll dough, gently separating each triangular section to create individual bases for stuffing.
- Distribute the prepared chicken mixture evenly across the wider end of each crescent triangle, ensuring a generous but manageable portion.
- Carefully roll each crescent from the wide base toward the pointed tip, tucking in the sides to seal the filling securely.
- Arrange the rolled crescents on the baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each roll.
- Delicately brush the top of each crescent with melted butter, creating a golden sheen that will enhance both appearance and flavor.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown color that signals perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a brief moment before serving alongside ranch or marinara sauce for an extra layer of deliciousness.
Notes
- Choose lean, pre-cooked chicken for quicker preparation and easier shredding.
- Mix cream cheese at room temperature to ensure smooth, lump-free filling.
- Customize filling by adding herbs like dill, parsley, or dried thyme for extra flavor complexity.
- Opt for low-fat cheese and Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese to create a healthier version.
- Seal edges tightly while rolling to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning or grated Parmesan on top before baking for added crunch.
- Make vegetarian by substituting chicken with sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or tofu crumbles.
- Freeze unbaked rolls for future quick meals by wrapping individually in plastic wrap.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg