Description
These Chicken Bundles are a savory and comforting dish featuring shredded chicken mixed with creamy cheese, seasoned perfectly and wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. Baked to golden perfection, they make a delicious appetizer or main course that’s easy to prepare and sure to please a crowd.
Ingredients
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Chicken Filling
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 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
Dough and Topping
- 2 cans crescent roll dough
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a large sheet tray by spraying it with cooking spray to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, grated Parmesan, dried parsley flakes, black pepper, kosher salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Use an electric hand mixer to blend these ingredients thoroughly until smooth and well mixed.
- Prepare Dough Base: Open the cans of crescent roll dough. Take two crescent roll triangles and pinch their seams together to form a larger rectangle. Place these rectangles on the prepared sheet tray, spaced appropriately.
- Add Filling: Spoon about a heaping 1/4 cup of the chicken filling mixture into the center of each crescent roll rectangle.
- Seal Bundles: Pull up the four corners of the crescent roll dough around the filling, pinching the seams tightly to seal each bundle completely to prevent filling from leaking out.
- Brush with Butter: Melt the unsalted butter and brush it generously over the tops of the sealed crescent bundles to ensure a golden, flavorful crust.
- Bake: Place the sheet tray in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are puffed up and golden brown on top.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally sprinkle additional dried parsley flakes on top of the baked bundles for a fresh touch, and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds extra flavor to the filling.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth texture.
- Sealing the crescent rolls tightly is crucial to keep the filling inside during baking.
- Butter brushing on top helps create a shiny golden crust.
- These bundles can be served as an appetizer or a light main dish.
