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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cheesy Chicken Crescent Roll Recipe

Learn how to make delicious Cheesy Chicken Crescent Roll. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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The key to this dish lies in selecting the right ingredients, especially when it comes to freshness and quality. I always choose tender, cooked chicken — leftover rotisserie chicken works beautifully here — and a good melting cheese like mozzarella or cheddar for that irresistible stretch. Using refrigerated crescent roll dough saves time but still gives you that buttery, flaky texture I adore. When I shop, I look for ingredients that feel wholesome and wholesome, just like the meals my mom used to make that brought our family together.

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or a mix of mozzarella and cheddar)
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional, for a little warmth)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 ounces)
  • Cooking spray or melted butter (for brushing)

If you’re looking for substitutions, plain Greek yogurt can replace sour cream for a tangier bite, and you can swap the cream cheese for ricotta if you want a lighter texture. Feel free to add a handful of spinach or cooked mushrooms to the filling for extra veggies — my kids love when I sneak those in!

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chicken, shredded mozzarella, cream cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. Mix until everything is evenly incorporated.
  3. Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles along the perforated lines.
  4. Place a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture onto the wide end of each crescent triangle.
  5. Starting at the wide end, carefully roll each triangle up toward the point, encasing the filling inside. Press the edges gently to seal.
  6. Arrange the rolled crescents on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each.
  7. Brush the tops lightly with melted butter or cooking spray to encourage golden browning.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are puffed and golden brown.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving — this helps the cheesy filling settle so it’s not too hot for little mouths.

One tip I’ve learned over the years is not to overfill the crescents, or they might burst during baking. I also love how the filling stays creamy without being runny, thanks to the cream cheese and sour cream combo.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

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