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CHEESY CHICKEN CRESCENT ROLLS

CHEESY CHICKEN CRESCENT ROLLS golden baked crescents with melted cheese and herb garnish
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Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls are delightful bundles of flaky, buttery crescent dough wrapped around a creamy filling of shredded chicken and melted cheese. They are perfect for meals for having people over, easy dinners with crescent rolls, and quick weekend lunch ideas. This recipe is a great option for baked chicken crescent rolls and prepped dinners.

Ingredients

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  • Crescent roll dough 1 can 8 oz
  • Cooked chicken 2 cups shredded
  • Cream cheese 4 oz softened
  • Shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup
  • Garlic powder 1 teaspoon
  • Parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or dried
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil or cooking spray for greasing the baking sheet

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F 190°C and lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Open the can of crescent roll dough and unroll it on a clean surface.
  4. Take a triangle of dough, place a spoonful of the chicken filling at the wider end, and roll it towards the pointed end, tucking in the sides.
  5. Place the rolled crescent on the prepared baking sheet with the point facing down and repeat until all dough and filling are used.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
  7. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the filling with vegetables or spices to suit your taste
  • Leftover rotisserie chicken works great for this recipe
  • These rolls can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking
  • They can also be frozen for later use

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