Savory Crescent Chicken

Health score
2%
Savory Crescent Chicken
45 min.
4
470kcal

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Looking for a delicious and savory meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further than this mouth-watering Savory Crescent Chicken recipe! This main dish is not only easy to make, but it's also packed with flavor and sure to impress your family and friends. With a cooking time of just 45 minutes, it's the perfect option for those busy weeknights or when you're short on time.

Savory Crescent Chicken is a versatile meal that can be served as a main course or as part of a larger spread. Each serving comes in at around 470 calories, making it a satisfying yet guilt-free option. The recipe yields four servings, so it's great for a small gathering or to have leftovers for the next day's lunch.

To create this delightful dish, you'll need a variety of ingredients, including cubed cooked chicken meat, cream cheese, croutons, and of course, crescent rolls. The combination of these ingredients, along with a few spices and seasonings, results in a rich and savory filling that's encased in flaky, golden-brown crescent roll dough.

Get ready to wow your taste buds with this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing recipe. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, Savory Crescent Chicken is a must-try dish that's sure to become a new favorite. So, grab your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon butter melted
  • tablespoon butter softened
  • cups roasted chicken cubed cooked
  • ounce cream cheese softened
  • 0.8 cup croutons 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoons milk 
  • tablespoon onion minced
  • tablespoon pimientos chopped
  • ounce regular crescent rolls refrigerated
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine until smooth.
  3. Add the chicken, onion, salt, pepper, milk and pimento.
  4. Mix well.
  5. Separate crescent dough into four rectangles. Firmly press perforations to seal. Spoon 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture onto the center of each rectangle. Pull 4 corners of dough to center of chicken mixture and twist firmly. Pinch edges to seal.
  6. Place sandwiches on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  7. Brush tops of sandwiches with 1 tablespoon of melted butter or margarine; sprinkle with crushed croutons.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Calories470kcal
Protein18.33%
Fat57.47%
Carbs24.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
85.25
Glycemic Load
3.35
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.3086956143379%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:469.55kcal
23.48%
Fat:30.45g
46.85%
Saturated Fat:14.49g
90.57%
Carbohydrates:28.85g
9.62%
Net Carbohydrates:28.42g
10.33%
Sugar:7.07g
7.85%
Cholesterol:89.92mg
29.97%
Sodium:797.57mg
34.68%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.86g
43.72%
Selenium:21.39µg
30.56%
Vitamin B3:5.88mg
29.42%
Phosphorus:174.49mg
17.45%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
15.91%
Vitamin A:601.28IU
12.03%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.79%
Iron:1.91mg
10.59%
Vitamin B5:0.87mg
8.66%
Zinc:1.27mg
8.48%
Potassium:220.02mg
6.29%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.99%
Vitamin B12:0.3µg
5.04%
Magnesium:20.02mg
5.01%
Vitamin C:4.09mg
4.95%
Calcium:45.41mg
4.54%
Folate:13.8µg
3.45%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.88%
Copper:0.06mg
2.86%
Vitamin E:0.38mg
2.54%
Fiber:0.43g
1.73%
Vitamin K:1.45µg
1.38%
Source:Allrecipes