Description
Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls are a buttery, flaky, and cheesy comfort food treat that’s perfect for dinner, lunchboxes, or party appetizers. Creamy seasoned chicken and melty cheese are wrapped in golden crescent dough and optionally topped with buttery breadcrumbs for an irresistible crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 (8 oz) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into individual triangles.
- Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of chicken mixture onto the wide end of each triangle. Roll up from the wide end to the narrow end, sealing the filling inside.
- Place rolls on the prepared baking sheet, seam side down.
- Brush each roll with melted butter. If using, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top for extra crunch.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Make them ahead and refrigerate before baking for an easy meal prep option.
- Add chopped cooked bacon, green onions, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Serve with a side of ranch, marinara, or honey mustard for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed roll
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: chicken crescent rolls, stuffed crescent dough, creamy chicken pockets, easy appetizer, cheesy chicken roll-ups