Creamy Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls Tips, FAQ & printable recipe

Tips for success

For a more polished appearance, you can lightly brush the tops of the unbaked rolls with a little bit of beaten egg or melted butter. This adds a beautiful sheen to the pastry and helps it achieve a deeper, more professional-looking golden color once it comes out of the oven.

If you find the rolls are browning too quickly on the top but the bottom is still pale, you can move the baking sheet to a lower rack in the oven for the final few minutes of baking. This ensures the heat is distributed evenly and the bottom of the crescent rolls gets perfectly crisp.

Variations

• Spicy Chicken Rolls: Add a teaspoon of finely diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the chicken mixture before folding. This adds a nice kick that cuts through the richness of the cheese.
• Herbed Chicken Rolls: Stir in a tablespoon of finely chopped fresh herbs like parsley, chives, or basil into the chicken and cheese filling for a fresh, aromatic flavor in every bite.

Storage and make-ahead

Fridge

Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Freezer

Freeze unbaked rolls on a sheet before storing in a bag for up to 1 month; bake from frozen, adding extra time.

Reheat

Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5 to 8 minutes until warmed through and crisp.

Cool the rolls at room temperature for no more than 2 hours before transferring them to an airtight container. Once in the container, place them in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.

Consuming them within two days ensures the best quality, as the pastry will soften over time when stored in the fridge.

You can assemble the rolls up to four hours in advance and keep them on a parchment-lined baking sheet in the refrigerator, covered loosely with plastic wrap.

When ready to serve, bake them directly from the refrigerator, adding an extra minute or two to the total cooking time to ensure they are heated through.

Serving ideas

These rolls are best served warm, shortly after they come out of the oven, when the pastry is at its flakiest and the cheese is at its stretchiest.

They make an excellent addition to a brunch spread, a game-day snack platter, or as a quick, comforting accompaniment to a simple side salad.

Consider serving these with a side of warm marinara sauce or a creamy ranch dressing for dipping, if desired.

The acidity of the tomato sauce or the cool, tangy creaminess of a dip can provide a nice contrast to the richness of the buttery pastry and the savory chicken and cheese filling.

Frequently asked questions

Recipe card

Creamy Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls

Prep 15 minCook 15 minRest 5 minTotal 35 minServes 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough

Instructions

1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken and shredded mozzarella cheese until well incorporated. Ensure the mixture is evenly blended so each roll receives an equal amount of cheese.
2. Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into eight triangles on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place a generous spoonful of the chicken and cheese mixture onto the wide end of each triangle. Carefully roll the dough from the wide end toward the point, tucking in the sides to seal the filling inside.
3. Bake the rolls in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 12 to 15 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Allow the rolls to rest for 5 minutes before serving to let the cheese set slightly.

Contains: gluten, milk

Estimated nutrition per serving

Calories

280

Protein

14.5 g

Carbohydrates

22 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

0.5 g

Sugar

3 g

Sodium

450 mg

Automatic estimate from the ingredient list, not laboratory-verified.