Description
This Cheesy Chicken Crescent Roll recipe combines tender shredded chicken with creamy cheeses and flavorful seasonings, all wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. Perfectly baked until golden brown, these savory crescent rolls are an easy and delicious appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Dough & Topping
- 1 tube crescent roll dough (8 rolls)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the crescent rolls.
- Mix Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 individual triangles, ready for filling.
- Fill Dough Triangles: Place a spoonful of the chicken and cheese mixture on the wide end of each dough triangle, ensuring enough filling for each roll.
- Roll Crescent Rolls: Starting from the wide end, carefully roll each triangle towards the point, enclosing the filling fully inside.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the rolled crescent rolls evenly spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Apply Butter: Brush the tops of each crescent roll with melted butter to encourage a golden, crispy finish while baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls turn golden brown and the cheese inside melts thoroughly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baked rolls from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving to enjoy the flavors and avoid burns.
Notes
- Use cooked shredded chicken from a rotisserie or leftover chicken for convenience.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to make mixing easier.
- Adding more or less garlic powder can adjust the flavor to your preference.
- Serve warm for the best taste and melty cheese experience.
- These crescent rolls can be refrigerated and reheated before serving, but are best eaten fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
