Description
Savory chicken bundles showcase a delightful blend of tender chicken, creamy cheese, and herbs wrapped in golden pastry. Crisp edges and rich flavors make this dish a memorable centerpiece for family dinners you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cans crescent roll dough
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 10.5 ounces (298 grams) cream of chicken soup
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray for easy cleanup.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, Parmesan cheese, parsley, black pepper, kosher salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Blend thoroughly using an electric hand mixer until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and merge two rolls together, pressing seams to create seamless rectangles on the prepared baking sheet.
- Distribute the chicken mixture centrally on each dough rectangle, placing approximately a quarter cup of filling in the middle.
- Carefully gather the four corners of each dough rectangle, pinching and sealing the edges to create compact, secure bundles. Ensure no filling escapes by pressing the seams firmly.
- Generously brush melted butter over the surface of each bundle, creating a golden, glossy exterior.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the bundles transform into a rich, golden-brown color.
- Optional: Sprinkle additional dried parsley on top for enhanced visual appeal and serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Customize the Filling by swapping chicken with leftover turkey, shredded pork, or even vegetarian alternatives like tofu for diverse dietary needs.
- Reduce Moisture when using fresh chicken by patting it thoroughly dry before shredding to prevent soggy crescent rolls.
- Create Gluten-Free Version by substituting crescent roll dough with gluten-free puff pastry or specially made gluten-free crescent dough.
- Enhance Flavor Profiles by experimenting with different herbs like thyme, rosemary, or adding finely chopped green onions for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg