These Easy Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls are buttery, flaky, and packed with creamy chicken filling. Perfect for a quick dinner, snack, or party appetizer—ready in under 30 minutes!
⏱️ Prep Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 15 minutes
- Total: 25 minutes
🍴 Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Oven
🧀 Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt (optional)
📌 Ingredient Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for extra flavor and convenience.
- Swap cheddar with mozzarella or a cheese blend.
- Add chopped green onions or jalapeños for a kick.
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, mayo, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
- Add 2–3 tablespoons of filling to the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll up tightly, starting from the wide end.
- Place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly and serve warm.
🥗 Nutrition (Approx. per roll)
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 9g
- Carbs: 10g
- Fat: 11g
💡 Tips for Best Results
- Don’t overfill—prevents leakage while baking.
- Seal edges slightly to keep filling inside.
- Brush tops with melted butter for extra golden crust.
🔄 Variations
- Buffalo Style: Add buffalo sauce to filling
- BBQ Chicken: Mix in BBQ sauce instead of mayo
- Veggie Add-In: Add spinach or bell peppers
- Spicy Kick: Add chili flakes or hot sauce
