Best 7 Chicken And Cheese Crescents Recipes

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Chicken and cheese crescents are a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to suit your own taste. Whether you prefer a simple crescent roll filled with chicken and cheese or a more elaborate recipe with additional vegetables and spices, there is a recipe out there to suit your needs. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for chicken and cheese crescents, providing you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure that your crescents turn out perfectly every time.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY CHICKEN CRESCENT BAKE



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This is a classic family recipe. My mom used to make this and my kids love it. You can switch up the filling ingredients and make it your own!

Provided by Shelly

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
3 cups cooked, cubed chicken (or Rotisserie)
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • Prepare the filling. In a large bowl combine the cream cheese, butter, garlic powder, and seasoned salt stirring until smooth. Add in the chicken and cheddar cheese, mixing until incorporated. Add in the heavy cream and stir until combined.
  • Open the cans of crescent rolls. Place about 2 tablespoons of the filling onto the larger end of each crescent roll. Roll up and pinch the dough closed, sealing in the chicken mixture. Place seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
  • To prepare the sauce combine the cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese, heavy cream, and seasoned salt in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently until warm and smooth. Pour the sauce evenly over the crescent rolls. Top with the remaining 1 cup grated cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until the rolls are baked and the mixture is bubbly.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 rolls, Calories 368 calories, Sugar 2.3 g, Sodium 797.3 mg, Fat 32.4 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, TransFat 0.6 g, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 12.1 g, Cholesterol 94.1 mg

CHICKEN AND CHEESE CRESCENTS



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Hot baked crescent rolls filled with a little chicken and a little cheese. This will bring lots of comfort and cheer to the dinner table!

Provided by KAYG

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cooked and deboned
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
2 ½ cups milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large saucepan heat cream of chicken soup, milk and 4 ounces of the cheese over low heat. Meanwhile, separate crescent rolls into triangles. Place some chicken onto the large end of each roll and top with a little cheese. Roll up and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour 1/2 of soup mixture directly into the baking dish, not on top of the rolls.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until rolls rise slightly and are lightly browned.
  • Pour the remaining 1/2 of the soup mixture into the dish, laying any leftover chicken meat on top, and sprinkle with any remaining cheese. Return to oven until rolls are browned and cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 871.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 197.3 mg, Fat 56.8 g, Protein 54.1 g, SaturatedFat 17.9 g, Sodium 1217.3 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

CREAMY CHICKEN CRESCENTS



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"Collecting cookbooks from area churches is my hobby, and this recipe was one of my discoveries," says Rena Laska of Bancroft, Wisconsin. "I made some changes to suit my family's tastes." The cheesy chicken dish comes together easily with a tube of refrigerated rolls.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2/3 cup condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Separate crescent dough into eight triangles. Combine the chicken and 2 tablespoons cheese; place about 2 tablespoonfuls on the wide end of each triangle. Roll up and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, combine soup, milk and remaining cheese. Cook until heated through and cheese is melted. Serve over crescents.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CHICKEN AND CHEESE CRESCENT ROLLS



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Chicken and Cheese rolled in crescent rolls with creamy gravy. Excellent alternative to traditional dumplings during the holidays.

Provided by Meme1267

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 6 crescent rolls, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 -4 boneless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
8 ounces whole milk
1 (8 ounce) can crescent rolls

Steps:

  • Boil chicken and shred. Mix in 1 cup cheddar cheese. Form into balls. Wrap each chicken and cheese ball in a crescent roll. Put in casserole dish.
  • In a saucepan, combine Cream of Chicken soup and milk. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well blended. Pour over crescent rolls. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over each crescent roll. Bake in oven at 325 degrees for about 35 - 45 minutes until crescent rolls are brown on top. Serve with rice. (I usually boil the rice in the water I boiled the chicken in.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.7, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 102.9, Sodium 768, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.1, Protein 28.2

CHICKEN AND CHEESE CRESCENT CHIMICHANGAS



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Make and share this Chicken and Cheese Crescent Chimichangas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons oil
2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1/2 cup salsa
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz.)
sour cream
salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Grease a large baking sheet.
  • In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until onion is tender.
  • Add chicken; cook over low heat until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Separate dough into 8 rectangles; firmly press perforations to seal.
  • Spread 2 teaspoonfuls of the salsa on each rectangle to within 1/2 inch of edges.
  • Stir 1 cup of the cheese into chicken mixture.
  • Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture on half of each rectangle.
  • Starting at shortest side topped with chicken, roll up; pinch ends to seal.
  • Place seam side down on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 16 to 21 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven; top each with about 2 tablespoons of remaining cheese.
  • Return to oven.
  • Bake an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Serve with sour cream and additional salsa.

CHICKEN POCKETS



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A creamy chicken dip with a bread covering.

Provided by momloves3

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes     Chicken Pie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon minced onion
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons cracker crumbs, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Unroll crescent roll dough onto a work surface; make 4 rectangles by placing 2 dough triangles next to each other. Pinch perforations closed.
  • Mix cream cheese, 1 tablespoon butter, salt, black pepper, milk, and minced onion in a bowl until evenly combined; gently stir chicken into cream cheese mixture. Spoon 1/4 the chicken mixture onto each dough rectangle. Roll dough over the filling and pinch seams closed. Place onto a baking sheet. Spread about 1 1/2 teaspoons butter on each pocket and sprinkle with cracker crumbs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and filling is hot, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 101.5 mg, Fat 39.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 856 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

CHEESY CHICKEN CRESCENT ROLL RECIPE



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Break out the refrigerated crescent rolls and knock their socks off with this Cheesy Chicken Crescent Roll recipe. This crescent roll recipe is super easy.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 52m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup chopped red peppers
1 can (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Mix first 3 ingredients until blended. Combine chicken, cheese and peppers in large bowl. Add mayo mixture; mix lightly.
  • Unroll crescent dough on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray; firmly press perforations and seams together to form 12x8-inch rectangle. Spread chicken mixture onto dough to within 2 inches of edges. Use kitchen shears or sharp knife to make cuts, 1 inch apart, on long sides of dough to within 1/2 inch of filling. Pull strips up over filling, crisscrossing dough in center.
  • Bake 28 to 32 min. or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 2 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 550 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 17 g

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality croissant dough. This will make a big difference in the final product. Look for a dough that is light and flaky, with a golden brown color.
  • Don't overfill the croissants. Too much filling will make them difficult to roll and seal, and they will likely burst open in the oven.
  • Bake the croissants until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through and have a crispy exterior.
  • Serve the croissants warm. This is when they are at their best. You can also reheat them in a warm oven for a few minutes.

Conclusion:

Ham and cheese croissants are a delicious and versatile snack or meal. They can be made with a variety of fillings, and they are perfect for parties or potlucks. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make these croissants at home. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying snack, give ham and cheese croissants a try.

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