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Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls

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Crescent roll dough gets filled with a mixture of shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, and seasonings, then baked until golden. Makes 8 rolls in 30 minutes for easy appetizers or snacks.

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Clare Greco
Updated on Thu, 11 Sep 2025 01:12:32 GMT
Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls
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Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls wrap a creamy mixture of shredded cooked chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, garlic, and parsley inside eight flaky dough triangles. They work as warm appetizers, snacks, or a light lunch without requiring raw chicken cooking.

The recipe makes 8 rolls in about 30 minutes, including 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking. Bake at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes, then cool for 3 to 5 minutes so the filling can set.

Cheesy Chicken Crescent Roll Ingredients

Eight crescent triangles, shredded cooked chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, parsley, salt, pepper, and oil
Eight crescent triangles, shredded cooked chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, parsley, salt, pepper, and oil | Recipes by Clare
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Use one 8-ounce can crescent roll dough plus olive oil or cooking spray for greasing. For filling, measure 2 cups cooked shredded chicken, 4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature, 1 cup shredded cheddar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or dried parsley.

Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. The dough separates into exactly 8 triangles and the recipe yields 8 rolls.

If you enjoy this recipe, you may also like Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps.

How to Make Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls

Four stages showing creamy chicken filling mixed, eight dough triangles filled, eight crescents rolled seam-down, and eight rolls baked golden
Four stages showing creamy chicken filling mixed, eight dough triangles filled, eight crescents rolled seam-down, and eight rolls baked golden | Recipes by Clare
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  1. Heat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. Mix shredded cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper until creamy and even.
  3. Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into 8 triangles.
  4. Place about 2 to 3 tablespoons filling at each wide end. Roll toward the point and tuck in the sides gently.
  5. Place all 8 rolls point-side down with space between them.
  6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden, puffed, and fully cooked. Cool 3 to 5 minutes and serve warm.

For food-safety guidance while cooking, use the USDA safe minimum temperature chart.

Use Fully Cooked Shredded Chicken

Soften Four Ounces Cream Cheese

Mix the Filling Until Even

Prepare a Lightly Greased Baking Sheet

Separate Exactly Eight Dough Triangles

Fill From the Wide End

Roll, Tuck, and Place Point-Side Down

Eight golden crescent rolls filled with creamy shredded chicken and cheddar
Eight golden crescent rolls filled with creamy shredded chicken and cheddar | recipesbyclare.com
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Bake Twelve to Fifteen Minutes

Cool Three to Five Minutes

Storage and Reheating

Conclusion

At 375°F, grease a baking sheet. Mix 2 cups cooked chicken, 4 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 cup cheddar, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper. Divide an 8-ounce crescent can into 8 triangles, add 2 to 3 tablespoons filling at each wide end, roll and tuck, then place point-side down. Bake 12 to 15 minutes and cool 3 to 5.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I use raw chicken in the filling?

No. Use 2 cups fully cooked shredded chicken.

→ How much filling goes into each triangle?

Use about 2 to 3 tablespoons without overfilling.

→ How long do the rolls bake?

Bake at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes.

→ How many rolls does the recipe make?

It makes exactly 8 rolls.

4.40 from 145 votes

Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls

Preparation Time:
15 Minutes
Cook Time:
15 Minutes
Total Cooking Time:
30 Minutes
Number of Servings:
8
Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls
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Buttery crescent rolls stuffed with a creamy mixture of shredded chicken, cream cheese, and cheddar for the perfect comfort food bite.

Ingredients You'll Need

  • Dough

  • Chicken Filling

How to Make It

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1. Prepare Oven and Pan: Heat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.

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2. Make the Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until well combined and creamy.

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3. Prepare the Dough: Open the can of crescent roll dough and carefully unroll it on a clean work surface. Separate into 8 individual triangular pieces along the perforated lines.

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4. Fill and Roll: Place about 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken filling at the wide end of each dough triangle. Roll the dough from the wide end toward the pointed end, gently tucking in the sides as you roll to keep the filling secure.

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5. Arrange for Baking: Place each rolled crescent on the prepared baking sheet with the pointed end tucked underneath to prevent unrolling. Leave some space between each roll for even baking.

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6. Bake Until Golden: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the rolls are golden brown and puffed up. The dough should be fully cooked and flaky.

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7. Cool and Serve: Let the rolls cool for 3-5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set slightly. Serve warm while the cheese is still melty.

Extra Information

  1. These handheld rolls make perfect appetizers, snacks, or light lunch options that everyone will love.
  2. Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing to avoid lumps in your filling.
  3. Rotisserie chicken works perfectly for this recipe and saves time on preparation.
  4. Don't overfill the dough triangles or the filling may leak out during baking.

Essential Tools

  • Large baking sheet
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Clean work surface for rolling

Allergy Warnings

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy (cream cheese, cheddar cheese)
  • Contains gluten (crescent roll dough)

Nutrition Details (Per Portion)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 235
  • Total Fat: 15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 14 g
  • Protein: 14 g