Description

These Chicken Crescent Roll Ups are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack featuring tender shredded chicken and creamy cheddar cheese wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough. Baked to golden perfection and optionally brushed with melted butter, they make a perfect party treat or comforting meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Dough

1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 oz)

Filling

2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup cream cheese (softened)
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Finishing

1 tablespoon melted butter (optional, for brushing)
Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish, optional)

Instructions

Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it to prevent the crescent roll ups from sticking during baking.
Mix Filling: In a medium-sized bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, and milk. Add garlic powder and onion powder, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir thoroughly until the filling mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
Prepare Dough: Carefully separate the crescent roll dough into individual triangles as intended by the package. Lay the triangles flat on a clean work surface to prepare for assembling the roll ups.
Assemble: Place a spoonful of the prepared chicken mixture onto the wider end of each crescent dough triangle. Roll the dough from the wide end toward the pointed end, fully enclosing the filling. Pinch the edges gently if necessary to secure the filling inside during baking.
Bake: Arrange the assembled roll ups evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. If desired, brush the tops with melted butter to enhance browning and flavor. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the roll ups are puffed up and golden brown.
Garnish and Serve: Once baked, remove the roll ups from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired, then serve warm as a savory snack or appetizer.

Notes

For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the filling mix.
Use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken to save prep time.
The crescent roll dough can be substituted with puff pastry for a flakier texture.
Brush with additional melted butter after baking for extra richness if desired.
These roll ups are best served warm but can be reheated in the oven for a few minutes later.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: chicken crescent roll ups, easy appetizer, cheesy chicken rolls, baked chicken snack, crescent roll recipe, party finger food