Chicken Cream Cheese Croissants Recipe
Deliciously flaky and creamy Chicken Cream Cheese Croissants filled with shredded chicken, cream cheese, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a savory breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 croissants 1x
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Filling
- 2 Cups Shredded Chicken (cooked and seasoned)
- 1 8oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 bunch Green Onions, finely chopped
- ¼ cup Bell Pepper, chopped and diced
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
Croissants
- 2 Pop Cans Croissants
- 2 tablespoon Butter, softened
- 2 tablespoon Milk
- 1 Egg (optional, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, chopped green onions, diced bell peppers, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated and creamy.
- Prepare the Croissants: Preheat your oven according to croissant package instructions. Open the pop can croissants and separate them into individual triangles.
- Fill the Croissants: Place a generous spoonful of the chicken and cream cheese filling onto the wider end of each croissant triangle. Carefully roll the croissant from the wide end to the tip, enclosing the filling inside.
- Prepare the Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and softened butter. This mixture will be brushed over the croissants to give them a golden shine and rich flavor.
- Brush and Bake: Place the filled croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush each croissant lightly with the egg wash mixture. Bake in the preheated oven as per the croissant package instructions, usually around 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Serve Warm: Remove the croissants from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these warm, creamy chicken cream cheese croissants as a delightful snack or meal.
Notes
- For best results, use shredded chicken that is well seasoned or leftover roasted chicken.
- You can substitute green onions with chives or regular onions if preferred.
- The egg wash is optional but highly recommended for a golden, glossy finish.
- Store leftover croissants in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to maintain flakiness.
- This recipe can be adapted by adding other vegetables or spices to the filling for customized flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Chicken Cream Cheese Croissants, savory croissants, stuffed croissants, easy breakfast croissants, creamy chicken filling
