How to Make Savory Crescent Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and easy dinner recipe? Look no further than our savory crescent chicken! This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or even a special occasion. The combination of tender chicken, creamy cheese, and flaky crescent rolls is sure to please everyone at the dinner table.

What sets this recipe apart is the way the crescent rolls are used. Instead of just serving as a side, the rolls are wrapped around the chicken to create a delicious and comforting meal. The result i...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pimento peppers (Optional)
  • 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • ¾ cup croutons

Information

  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine until smooth. Add the chicken, onion, salt, pepper, milk and pimento. Mix well.
  • Separate crescent dough into four rectangles. Firmly press perforations to seal. Spoon 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture onto the center of each rectangle. Pull 4 corners of dough to center of chicken mixture and twist firmly. Pinch edges to seal.
  • Place sandwiches on an ungreased cookie sheet. Brush tops of sandwiches with 1 tablespoon of melted butter or margarine; sprinkle with crushed croutons. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Nutrition

    485 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 92mg
    • Sodium: 790mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 217mg