Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cheesy Chicken Crescent Roll
Melt-in-your-mouth cheesy chicken wrapped in golden, flaky crescent dough, these rolls provide a rich, creamy filling and a buttery crisp shell, perfect for quick dinners or party snacks.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 10–12 oz / 280–340 g) Use rotisserie, poached, or leftover roast chicken.
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella) Cheddar for sharp flavor, mozzarella for gooey texture.
- 1 can crescent roll dough (usually 8 count) Premade crescent dough is the easiest option.
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened (4 oz / 113 g) Light cream cheese can be used for a lighter version.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1–2 tablespoons butter, for brushing, melted Can substitute with olive oil or margarine.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease it.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined and creamy.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles along the perforations.
- Place about a tablespoon of the chicken mixture at the wide end of each triangle. Keep the filling centered and avoid overfilling.
- Roll up each triangle from the wide end toward the point. Place the rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet with space between each.
- Brush the tops lightly with melted butter to encourage browning and add flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let the rolls cool for 2 minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
Use room-temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing. Shred chicken finely for better distribution in filling. Roll dough gently to prevent tearing.