Chicken Crescent Roll Ups
These Chicken Crescent Roll Ups are a total lifesaver for busy weeknights! Simple to make, packed with flavor, and guaranteed to please everyone at the table. Here’s why they’ll become your new go-to:
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Quick & Easy – Ready in just 50 minutes, with minimal prep.
✔ Family Favorite – Even picky eaters can’t resist these!
✔ Versatile – Make with rotisserie, leftover, or canned chicken.
✔ Freezer-Friendly – Double the batch, freeze half, and have dinner ready whenever you need it.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
🧀 8 oz cream cheese, softened
🧈 4 tbsp butter, melted
🍗 4 cups shredded chicken
🧅 2 tbsp finely chopped green onions
🥛 5 tbsp milk
🧂 ½ tsp salt
🌶 ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Crescent Roll Ups:
🥄 2 cans crescent roll dough
For the Topping:
🧈 2 tbsp melted butter
🍞 ½ cup traditional breadcrumbs
🧀 ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
How to Make Them
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease a 9×13 dish.
2️⃣ Prepare the Filling
- In a bowl, blend softened cream cheese and melted butter until smooth.
- Stir in shredded chicken, green onions, milk, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
3️⃣ Assemble the Roll Ups
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles.
- Spoon ¼ cup of chicken mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll up the dough from wide to point, pinching the sides to seal.
4️⃣ Add the Topping
- Brush the tops with melted butter.
- Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and parmesan for a crispy, golden topping!
5️⃣ Bake
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
My Favorite Tips & Tricks
- Prep Ahead: Make the filling and refrigerate it for up to 2 days.
- Freezer-Friendly: Freeze the rolled-up crescents for up to 3 months for an easy meal later.
- Customization: Add sharp cheddar or even ranch seasoning to the filling for extra flavor.
- Trouble with Browning? Tent with foil if the tops are getting too brown too quickly.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 662
- Protein: 26g
- Fat: 42g
- Carbs: 45g
These Chicken Crescent Roll Ups will make you feel like a dinner hero! The whole family will love them, and you’ll appreciate how easy they are to whip up. Enjoy! 🍽✨