Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls (Print-Friendly Version)
Flaky crescent rolls filled with creamy chicken and cheddar, baked until golden and irresistible for any occasion.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Dough
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1 can (227 g) crescent roll dough
→ Filling
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2 cups (280 g) cooked chicken, shredded
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113 g cream cheese, softened
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1 cup (115 g) cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon chopped parsley, fresh or dried
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ For Baking
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Olive oil or cooking spray, for greasing baking sheet
# How to Prepare:
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Preheat oven to 190°C and lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil or cooking spray.
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In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly blended and smooth.
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Open crescent roll dough and unroll onto a clean work surface. Separate into individual triangles.
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Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture at the wide end of each dough triangle. Roll up gently toward the pointed end, tucking in sides to encase filling.
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Set filled crescents on the prepared baking sheet with the tip facing downward. Repeat until all dough and filling are used.
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Place baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until rolls become golden brown and puffed.
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Remove from oven and let rest a few minutes before serving, allowing filling to set.
# Extra Tips:
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Customize the filling by adding sautéed vegetables or your preferred spices to enhance flavor and texture.
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Using leftover rotisserie chicken offers convenience and added depth of flavor.
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Assembled rolls can be refrigerated before baking or frozen for future use.