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Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls Recipe

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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

Scale

Dough:

  • 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough

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

Other:

  • Olive oil or cooking spray, for greasing the baking sheet

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s hot enough to bake the rolls evenly.
  2. Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, mix the shredded cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are combined into a creamy filling.
  3. Unroll Dough: Carefully unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean flat surface and separate it into individual triangles as indicated on the packaging.
  4. Fill Rolls: Place a generous spoonful of the chicken and cheese mixture at the wide end of each crescent dough triangle.
  5. Roll Up: Starting from the wide end, roll each triangle tightly toward the narrow end, encasing the filling inside.
  6. Prepare Baking Sheet: Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking, then arrange the crescent rolls on the sheet, leaving space between each.
  7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the cheese inside is melted and bubbly.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the rolls to cool for a few minutes before serving warm as a tasty appetizer or snack.

Notes

  • Use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Feel free to add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling for a spicy kick.
  • Substitute cream cheese with ricotta or Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • Fresh parsley gives the best flavor, but dried parsley works well too.
  • Keep an eye on baking time as ovens vary; rolls should be golden but not burnt.

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