Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls

Here’s a comforting and crowd-pleasing recipe for Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls — flaky crescent dough wrapped around creamy, cheesy chicken filling. They’re perfect as a weeknight dinner, party appetizer, or potluck favorite. 🧀🍗🥐

🥐 Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes

⏱️ Bake Time: 20–25 minutes

🍽️ Makes: 8 rolls

📝 Ingredients

1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
1½ cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
½ cup cream cheese (softened)
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
2 tbsp sour cream or mayonnaise
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Salt & pepper, to taste
Optional: Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Optional: Melted butter + garlic powder for brushing the tops

👩‍🍳 Instructions

🔹 1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

🔹 2. Make the Filling

In a mixing bowl, combine:

Shredded chicken
Cream cheese
Shredded cheddar
Sour cream or mayo
Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper
Mix until creamy and well combined

🔹 3. Assemble the Rolls

Unroll the crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles
Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of chicken mixture near the wide end of each triangle
Roll up from the wide end to the point and tuck in sides slightly if needed to seal

🔹 4. Optional: Brush the Tops

Mix 1 tbsp melted butter with a pinch of garlic powder and brush over the rolls for extra flavor and a golden finish

🔹 5. Bake

Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the crescents are golden brown and cooked through

🔹 6. Serve

Sprinkle with parsley or green onions, and serve warm!

🧀 Variations

Add veggies: Stir in cooked spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms to the filling
Spicy version: Add a dash of hot sauce or use pepper jack cheese
BBQ twist: Use BBQ sauce instead of sour cream and cheddar for a smoky version
Buffalo style: Mix in buffalo sauce and serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing

Would you like a make-ahead freezer version or instructions for turning these into a casserole bake with a creamy sauce?