Description
Chicken Crescent Roll Ups blend creamy cheese and tender chicken wrapped in flaky golden pastry. Comfort classics never tasted so good, with each bite promising pure deliciousness that satisfies hunger and warms hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup softened cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional, for brushing)
Dough and Seasonings:
- 1 can crescent roll dough (8 ounces)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into individual triangular pieces on a clean work surface.
- Spoon an equal amount of the chicken and cheese mixture onto the wider end of each crescent roll triangle.
- Carefully roll the dough from the wider end to the pointed end, ensuring the filling is fully enclosed and the edges are sealed.
- Arrange the rolled crescent rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each roll-up.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls turn a rich golden brown and appear crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let the roll-ups rest for 3-4 minutes to cool slightly and allow the filling to set.
- Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley for added color and flavor before serving warm.
Notes
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3-4 days, tightly wrapped in plastic or stored in an airtight container.
- Swap cream cheese for Greek yogurt to reduce overall fat content and add protein boost.
- Rotisserie chicken works perfectly as a time-saving alternative to freshly cooked chicken.
- Customize filling by adding chopped spinach, diced bell peppers, or green onions for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Freeze unbaked roll-ups individually on a baking sheet, then transfer to freezer bag for quick future meals; add 2-3 minutes to baking time when cooking from frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking, Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg