These chicken crescent roll-ups are a delightful twist on a classic comfort food, perfect for any occasion. Made with tender shredded chicken, savory seasonings, and creamy cheese, all wrapped up in flaky crescent roll dough, they’re sure to be a hit with your family and friends. The simple preparation makes them ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer at your next gathering. Serve them alongside a crisp salad or your favorite dipping sauce for a satisfying meal that’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters. With their golden-brown crust and cheesy, flavorful filling, these chicken crescent roll-ups are sure to become a new favorite in your recipe rotation.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles.
- Spoon a small amount of the chicken mixture onto each crescent roll triangle.
- Roll up each crescent roll, starting at the wide end, and place seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small saucepan, combine the cream of chicken soup and milk. Heat over medium heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the soup mixture over the crescent rolls in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Here are some tips for making delicious chicken crescent roll-ups:
- Use cooked, shredded chicken for convenience. You can use leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken, or cook chicken breasts and shred them.
- Season the chicken mixture well with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for added flavor.
- Use refrigerated crescent roll dough for convenience. Make sure to separate the dough into triangles before filling.
- Spoon a small amount of the chicken mixture onto each crescent roll triangle, ensuring not to overfill to prevent the filling from spilling out during baking.
- Roll up the crescent rolls tightly, starting at the wide end, to enclose the filling completely.
- Use a baking dish that fits the crescent rolls snugly to prevent them from unraveling while baking.
- Heat the cream of chicken soup and milk mixture before pouring it over the crescent rolls to ensure even cooking.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the crescent rolls for a cheesy finish.
- Bake the chicken crescent roll-ups in a preheated oven until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the chicken crescent roll-ups cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Enjoy your delicious chicken crescent roll-ups!
