Description
Comfort meets convenience in Pioneer Woman’s creamy chicken stuffed crescent rolls, a crowd-pleasing dish that combines tender shredded chicken, rich cream cheese, and flaky pastry. Families will savor this easy-to-make meal that brings warmth and satisfaction to the dinner table in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cubed processed cheese
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 packet (24 grams) chicken taco seasoning mix
- ⅓ cup thick and chunky medium salsa
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
Preparation Ingredients:
- 1 can (227 grams) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 190 degrees Celsius (375 degrees Fahrenheit), creating an ideal baking environment for the crescent rolls.
- In a compact mixing bowl, thoroughly blend the sour cream with one tablespoon of taco seasoning, then refrigerate the mixture to enhance its flavor profile.
- Select a microwave-safe container and combine the salsa with cubed cheese, heating on maximum power for 1.5 to 2 minutes. Stir midway through the heating process to ensure uniform melting.
- Introduce 3.5 teaspoons of taco seasoning and the finely chopped chicken into the molten cheese and salsa mixture, stirring until ingredients are evenly distributed. Allow the mixture to cool and stabilize for approximately 10 minutes.
- Carefully unfurl the crescent dough across your workspace, methodically separating it into eight distinct triangular sections.
- Distribute roughly two tablespoons of the cooled chicken blend onto the broader section of each triangle, then roll from the wide edge toward the pointed tip, forming compact crescent shapes.
- Create a seasoned butter glaze by whisking the remaining half teaspoon of taco seasoning into melted butter, then delicately brush this aromatic mixture across each assembled crescent roll.
- Position the crescent rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 13 to 17 minutes until they achieve a rich golden-brown coloration. Serve immediately alongside the chilled sour cream mixture, garnishing with freshly chopped cilantro for a vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Meal prep becomes a breeze with these versatile chicken-stuffed crescent rolls that can be prepared hours before baking.
- Refrigerating the assembled rolls allows spices to deepen, creating more intense flavor profiles throughout the filling.
- Reheating techniques preserve the crispy exterior and creamy interior, making leftovers just as delicious as fresh-baked rolls.
- Freezing individual rolls provides a quick protein-packed option for unexpected hunger moments or last-minute entertaining.
- Customizing fillings with different proteins or vegetarian alternatives lets home cooks adapt the recipe to personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 723 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg