Chicken Crescent Rolls

Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls are a family favorite in our house. Who can resist luscious, rich, cheesy chicken with bacon crumbles wrapped in a flaky crescent roll? You are going to absolutely love these yummy, cheesy chicken pockets.

These chicken crescent rolls are made with simple, everyday ingredients but something about the combination of them is so delectable! Tender, shredded chicken breast combined with creamy cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and chicken soup makes for great comfort food.

If you like easy sandwich recipes and easy crescent roll recipes, you will also love these Ham Crescent Rolls, Ham and Cheese Roll Ups, Grilled Chicken Wraps, and Hawaiian Ham Sliders.

Ingredients

• Crescent Roll Dough: We used two 8-ounce cans of Pillsbury pre-made crescent roll dough, but you could use any brand you like.
• Bacon: Salty, crispy bacon adds a lot of flavor and texture to these little chicken pillows. Use any favorite brand or flavor, including turkey bacon if you want.
• Cream Cheese and Sour Cream: Cream cheese and sour cream add richness and creaminess. You can use a flavored cream cheese like onion and chive for added flavor if you prefer.
• Cream of Chicken Condensed Soup: The can of creamy soup adds a ton of flavor. You could also use cream of celery or cream of mushroom soup.
• Ranch Seasoning: You'll need one packet of ranch seasoning. If you wanted to make your own mix, you could include spices like parsley, seasoned salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme. 
• Cheddar Cheese: We love sharp cheddar in this chicken pockets recipe but mild cheddar, Parmesan, gruyere, and mozzarella would all work too.
• Shredded Chicken: Leftover rotisserie chicken is perfect for these little chicken puffs. You can also use shredded chicken cooked from breasts or thighs.
• Green Onions: For a bit of crunch, freshness, and color in the chicken pillows.
• Butter and Seasonings: For brushing over the crescent rolls before you bake them. We used Italian seasoning and garlic powder for this recipe. You could also use a little bit of paprika or even a sprinkle of red chili flake for more heat.

See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.

Variations

• Mix-Ins: You can add a lot of other ingredients to these chicken and crescent rolls to switch up the flavor! Some of our favorites are sauteed onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, and freshly chopped herbs.
• Swap the Chicken: Try the crescent rolls with leftover shredded pork or cubed ham instead.
• Buffalo Sauce: Buffalo chicken crescent rolls are a delicious variation! You can use Frank’s RedHot, another brand, or a homemade cayenne hot sauce. Add crumbled blue cheese for more flavor.
• Green Chile or Jalapeno: Add mild green chiles for flavor or chopped jalapenos for a bit of spice. I prefer fresh jalapenos but pickled will work too.

How to Make Chicken Crescent Rolls

These are so easy to make and the flavors are irresistible! 

1. Step 1: Cook the Bacon. You'll want to cook the bacon in a pan over medium-high heat. If you have a grease splatter screen, that can help avoid making a mess. After it's done, chop the bacon and set it aside.

2. Step 2: Mix the Chicken Filling. Place the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, sour cream, chicken soup, cream cheese, and bacon in a large bowl. Mix everything until it's well combined.

3. Step 3: Fill the Dough. Roll out the dough and separate. Add a large scoop of the chicken filling to each triangle, then roll up from the large side to the point. Place these on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the melted butter mixed with garlic powder and Italian seasoning..

4. Step 5: Bake. Bake for 14-18 minutes or until they are golden brown.

5. Step 5: Brush on butter:  In a small bowl, melt butter. Then, mix in Italian seasoning and onion powder. Mix and brush onto crescent rolls.

Storage Directions 

• Storing: Leftover chicken rolls keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can freeze them for up to 3 months.
• Reheating: Reheat the rolls on a baking dish in the oven at 325°F until heated through or in the microwave on medium heat for 30-60 second intervals.
• Make Ahead: You can make these ahead of time and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours before baking.

Serving Suggestions

Chicken cream cheese crescent rolls are a perfect weeknight dinner or party food! They also make great leftovers for lunch the next day. Here are some other creative ways to serve them!

• Serve the chicken cream cheese crescent rolls with mashed potatoes with garlic or roasted potatoes and carrots for a well-rounded, satisfying meal. 
• Start with my zesty pesto orzo pasta salad, then have chicken stuffed crescent rolls with cream cheese as the main dish, and finally chocolate chip oatmeal cookies for dessert.
• These would pair perfectly with a piping hot bowl of creamy tortellini soup and some garlic knots.

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