Quick Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls Recipe
These Quick Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make savory snack or appetizer. Tender cooked chicken combined with mozzarella and cream cheese flavored with garlic and onion powder is wrapped in golden, flaky crescent roll dough and pan-seared until perfectly crispy. They’re perfect for parties, quick lunches, or anytime you want a satisfying handheld treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 8 stuffed crescent rolls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Crescent Rolls
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for pan-searing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture: Shred or dice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken with mozzarella cheese, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, chopped parsley if using, and salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
- Prepare Crescent Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean surface and separate the dough into the pre-cut triangles. Pinch together the perforations in each triangle to prevent the filling from leaking during cooking.
- Fill and Roll: Spoon a generous amount of the chicken mixture onto the wider end of each dough triangle. Carefully roll each triangle up tightly, starting from the wide end and rolling towards the point, enclosing the filling completely.
- Pan-Sear the Rolls: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place the stuffed rolls seam side down and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even cooking.
- Serve: Remove the rolls from the skillet and let them cool briefly. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce such as marinara, ranch, or a spicy aioli.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to make mixing easier.
- Pinching the dough perforations tightly helps prevent leaking while pan-searing.
- You can use leftover rotisserie chicken or any cooked chicken for convenience.
- Feel free to add other herbs or spices like paprika or Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
- To bake instead of pan-sear, bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
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