Description
These Chicken Cream Cheese Croissants combine tender shredded chicken with velvety cream cheese, all wrapped in flaky croissant dough. Perfect for brunch, dinner, or snacking, they’re a buttery, savory delight everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Cooked Chicken: 2 cups, shredded
- Cream Cheese: 8 ounces, softened
- Green Onions: 2 stalks, finely chopped
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Croissant Dough: 1 can (8-count crescent roll dough)
- Butter (optional): 2 tablespoons, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded chicken, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Unroll croissant dough and separate into triangles.
- Assemble the Dish: Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of filling on the wide end of each triangle and roll towards the tip, tucking sides.
- Cook to Perfection: Place on baking sheet, brush with butter or egg wash, and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Finishing Touches: Let croissants rest for 5 minutes after baking.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm as a main or side dish.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for added flavor and convenience.
- Chill rolled croissants before baking to help them hold shape.
- Add shredded cheese or diced vegetables for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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