Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls Recipe
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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 rolls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s hot enough to bake the rolls evenly.
- 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.
- Unroll Dough: Carefully unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean flat surface and separate it into individual triangles as indicated on the packaging.
- Fill Rolls: Place a generous spoonful of the chicken and cheese mixture at the wide end of each crescent dough triangle.
- Roll Up: Starting from the wide end, roll each triangle tightly toward the narrow end, encasing the filling inside.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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