Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls: How to Make Them Extra Crispy
Craving an easy dinner? These Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls are creamy, cheesy, and kid-approved. Try this quick comfort food recipe tonight!
Ingredients
- 2 tubes refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 cups of cooked diced chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
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
Nutrition Facts Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls
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