Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls: How to Make Them Extra Crispy
Looking for a simple crowd-pleaser? Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls are the perfect mix of creamy chicken and flaky dough. Discover the recipe now.
Ingredients
- 2 tubes refrigerated crescent roll dough – The flaky foundation that creates golden buttery layers
- 2 cups of cooked diced chicken—rotisserie chicken is a convenient option.
- 4 oz cream cheese softened – Creates rich, creamy binding for the filling
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese – Adds sharp melty goodness
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise – Keeps filling moist and flavorful
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder – Provides aromatic depth
- ½ teaspoon onion powder – Enhances savory complexity
- Salt and pepper to taste – Essential seasoning balance
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives adds a light fresh onion taste.
Instructions
- ✅ Preheat and Prep Your Kitchen (2 minutes)◉ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) for optimal golden browning◉ Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking◉ To ensure uniform heat distribution, place the oven rack in the middle position.✅ Create the Savory Chicken Filling (5 minutes)◉ In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups diced cooked chicken with 4 oz softened cream cheese◉ Add 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder◉ Mix thoroughly until filling becomes creamy and cohesive—no cream cheese lumps should remain◉ Season generously with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and chopped fresh chives✅ Prepare the Crescent Dough Foundation (2 minutes)◉ Carefully unroll refrigerated crescent roll dough on clean work surface◉ Cut along the perforated lines into 8 separate triangle pieces.◉ Gently stretch each triangle by 1-2 inches at the wide end for easier wrapping✅ Master the Assembly Technique (4 minutes)◉ Place exactly 2-3 tablespoons of chicken filling at the wide end of each dough triangle◉ Starting from the wide end, carefully roll toward the pointed tip, keeping filling contained◉ To ensure a tight seal and stop filling from leaking while baking, pinch all seams tightly.◉ Arrange assembled rolls seam-side down on prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart✅ Achieve Golden Baked Perfection (12-15 minutes)◉ Bake for 12-15 minutes until tops turn deep golden brown and dough appears flaky◉ Check internal temperature reaches 165°F using instant-read thermometer for food safety◉ Rotate baking sheet halfway through cooking time for uniform browning◉ To ensure that the chicken-stuffed crescent rolls are correctly cooked, look for a tiny puffing and separation of the dough layers.✅ Perfect the Final Touch (5 minutes)◉ Remove from oven when golden and aromatic◉ Before serving, let the chicken-stuffed crescent rolls cool on the baking pan for three to five minutes.◉ This resting period prevents filling from being too hot and allows flavors to settle
Notes
Per Serving – Makes 8 rolls
- Calories: 285
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 520mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 12g
- Calcium: 120mg
- Iron: 1.5mg