Description
These Baked Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls are quick, easy, and delicious! Flaky crescent rolls stuffed with creamy chicken filling, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a party appetizer.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing (or your preferred dressing)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Crescent Rolls:
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls (8 rolls)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Filling:
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir everything together until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Set aside.
- Prepare the Crescent Rolls:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Unroll the crescent rolls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Separate the rolls into individual triangles.
- Stuff the Crescent Rolls:
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the wide end of each crescent roll triangle.
- Roll the crescent rolls up starting from the wide end, making sure to enclose the chicken mixture inside.
- Bake the Crescent Rolls:
- Place the stuffed crescent rolls on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are spaced apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the filling is heated through.
- Serve:
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Chicken Options: You can use rotisserie chicken, cooked chicken breast, or even leftover chicken for this recipe.
- Flavor Variations: You can customize the filling by adding ingredients like chopped spinach, cooked bacon, or sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Make-Ahead: You can prepare the chicken filling ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 1 day before assembling the crescent rolls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed crescent roll
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 35mg