Here’s a cozy, crowd-pleasing recipe for Chicken-Stuffed Crescent Rolls — buttery, golden crescents wrapped around creamy, savory chicken filling. They’re perfect for dinner, appetizers, potlucks, or even lunchboxes.
🥐 Chicken-Stuffed Crescent Rolls
Ingredients (Makes 8 rolls):
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1 (8 oz) tube refrigerated crescent roll dough
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1½ cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
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4 oz (½ block) cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
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¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or any melty cheese)
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1 tablespoon finely chopped green onions or chives (optional)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Garlic powder or Italian seasoning (optional, to taste)
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Optional: melted butter for brushing and extra cheese for topping
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Make the chicken filling:
In a bowl, mix together:-
Shredded chicken
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Cream cheese
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Sour cream
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Shredded cheese
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Green onions (if using)
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Season with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder or seasoning.
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Assemble the rolls:
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Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
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Place a spoonful of chicken mixture on the wide end of each triangle.
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Roll up each crescent starting from the wide end, tucking in the sides if you want to prevent leaks.
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Bake:
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Place on the prepared baking sheet.
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Optional: Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with a little extra cheese or herbs.
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Serve:
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Let cool slightly before serving.
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Great on their own or with a dipping sauce like ranch, honey mustard, or marinara.
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✅ Tips & Variations:
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Add a little cooked bacon or chopped spinach to the filling for extra flavor.
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Swap cheddar for mozzarella, pepper jack, or Swiss.
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Make it spicy: add a dash of hot sauce or diced jalapeños.
Would you like a freezer-friendly version or one using puff pastry instead?