Description
Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls are the ultimate comfort food, blending tender chicken, creamy cheese, and flaky crescent dough into a dish that’s guaranteed to delight. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, these rolls come together quickly and are customizable with your favorite ingredients. Just picture the bubbly cheese and golden crust drawing everyone to the table; it’s a recipe you’ll want in your weekly rotation.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 tube (8 oz) crescent roll dough
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella and cheddar blend)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes per side. Shred the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Unroll crescent dough on a clean surface. Place two tablespoons of filling at the wide end of each triangle and roll tightly.
- Place rolls seam-side down in the baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider adding spinach or bell peppers to the filling. You can substitute turkey for chicken if desired. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and reheated at 350°F for about 10 minutes.