Description
Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls are the ultimate 30-minute comfort bite. Soft, buttery crescent dough wraps juicy seasoned chicken with melty mozzarella or cheddar and creamy cheese for a pull-apart, crave-worthy result. Ideal for busy weeknights, appetizers, or easy entertaining, these rolls deliver warm, cheesy goodness in every bite. Quick to assemble with pantry staples, they bake to golden perfection and pair beautifully with parsley garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can crescent roll dough
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise or sour cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, shredded cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
- Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of filling onto the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll tightly from the wide end to the tip, sealing the sides as much as possible.
- Place on the baking sheet and bake 12–15 minutes, or until golden and melty.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Can be assembled up to 2 hours ahead; refrigerate unbaked rolls until ready to bake.
- For a lighter version, use part-skim cheese and light cream cheese.
- Leftovers store in an airtight container for 2–3 days; reheat gently to maintain tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
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