Cheesy Chicken Crescent Bake: A Delicious and Easy Recipe
Savory shredded chicken and rich cream cheese mingle inside golden, flaky crescent rolls. This simple bake is weeknight perfection! Full instructions and nutrition analysis included.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-ounce) tube refrigerated crescent rolls
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded chicken, 1 cup of shredded cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper; mix thoroughly until the filling is uniformly combined.
- Step 2: Unroll the tube of crescent rolls onto a clean surface and separate the dough into 8 individual triangles.
- Step 3: Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the wide end of each crescent triangle. Starting from the wide end, carefully roll up the dough toward the point, sealing the filling inside.
- Step 4: Arrange the assembled crescent rolls seam-side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush the tops of all the rolls with the 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
- Step 5: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are puffed up and golden brown. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Keep any baked leftovers fresh by storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or consider freezing unbaked crescents for future quick meals.
- To restore that crispy golden crust, reheat leftovers in a preheated toaster oven or conventional oven at 350°F for about 8 minutes rather than microwaving.
- Balance the richness of the bake by serving it alongside a bright, crisp green salad dressed with a light vinaigrette or a warm bowl of creamy tomato soup.
- For a perfectly smooth filling, ensure your cream cheese is truly softened—if you are short on time, gently microwave it for 15-20 seconds to make mixing effortless.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent pocket (approx. 1/8th of bake)
- Calories: 274
- Sodium: 183mg
- Fat: 18.3g
- Saturated Fat: 10.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 2.0g