Description
Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls are a delicious comfort food that will elevate your weeknight dinners. With gooey cheese and tender chicken wrapped in flaky crescent dough, this recipe is quick to prepare, taking only 30 minutes from start to finish. Perfect for family gatherings or last-minute guests, these rolls are not just a meal; they’re an experience that invites laughter and joy around the dinner table. Enjoy the irresistible combination of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown, about 7-10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Stir in chopped spinach until wilted. Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheeses until melted and combined.
- Unroll the crescent dough on a clean surface and separate it into triangles.
- Place a spoonful of the cheesy chicken mixture on each triangle and roll them up starting from the wide end.
- Arrange rolled crescents on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in bell peppers or using turkey instead of chicken. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for up to three months after baking.