Chicken Crescent Pockets
These easy Chicken Crescent Pockets are filled with a creamy chicken and cream cheese mixture, wrapped in buttery crescent rolls, and topped with crunchy croutons. Perfect for busy weeknights or a quick family dinner, this 30-minute recipe is simple, comforting, and kid-friendly.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 packages refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup crushed croutons
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, milk, green onions, salt, and garlic powder. Fold in the shredded chicken.
- Separate the crescent roll dough triangles. Arrange the triangles together to form rectangles and pinch the seams together. Repeat with all the dough forming 8 rectangles.
- Spoon the chicken mixture evenly onto each dough rectangle, placing the filling on one half of the rectangle. Fold the other half over the filling to cover it and create a pocket pinch the edges to seal the pocket closed.
- Place each chicken pocket on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top of each pocket with the melted butter and sprinkle with the crushed croutons.
- Bake at 350F for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover chicken crescent pockets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Warm in the oven at 325°F for 10–12 minutes, or in the air fryer for 3–4 minutes until heated through.
- Freezing: Assemble but do not bake. Freeze on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding 5–7 minutes to the cook time.
- Substitutions: Swap rotisserie chicken with leftover turkey, ham, or cooked ground beef. Try crushed crackers, breadcrumbs, or Parmesan cheese instead of croutons for the topping.
- Serving Ideas: Pair with a fresh salad, steamed veggies, or a bowl of soup for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 352mgPotassium: 187mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 449IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 0.3mg
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