Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cheesy Chicken Crescent Roll Recipe 🥐🧀🍗
Fluffy, golden, and stuffed with creamy chicken filling — these Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls are pure comfort food in every bite! 😍✨ Perfect for weeknight dinners, parties, or even as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, they’re buttery, cheesy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. With a creamy chicken and cheese center wrapped in soft crescent dough, this recipe is simple yet so satisfying.
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 18 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 8–10 rolls
Ingredients:
For the Filling:
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works great!)
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella for a gooier pull)
2 tbsp mayonnaise or sour cream
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the Crescent Rolls:
2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 count each)
2 tbsp butter, melted (for brushing)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For Serving (optional):
Ranch dressing or marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions:
1. Make the filling:
In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and well blended.
2. Prep the crescent dough:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Unroll the crescent dough and separate into individual triangles.
3. Fill & roll:
Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the wide end of each crescent triangle. Carefully roll up, tucking the edges so the filling stays inside. Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Add buttery finish:
Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter and sprinkle lightly with Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
5. Bake until golden:
Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until the crescents are puffed and golden brown.
6. Garnish & serve:
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm with ranch or marinara sauce for dipping.
Tips & Variations:
✅ Swap cheddar for pepper jack to give them a spicy kick.
✅ Add chopped cooked bacon to the filling for extra indulgence.
✅ Use leftover turkey instead of chicken for a holiday twist.
✅ Freeze unbaked rolls for a quick meal — bake straight from frozen with a few extra minutes.