Creamy Chicken and Spinach Crescent Roll-Ups
These Creamy Chicken and Spinach Crescent Roll-Ups are a perfect blend of flavors that the whole family will love, including the picky little ones! This easy-to-make recipe features a creamy mixture of nutrient-rich spinach, tender chicken, and savory parmesan, all wrapped in flaky crescent rolls. Inspired by a family favorite, these roll-ups are not only delicious but also quick to prepare, making them an ideal choice for lunches, snacks, or even a light dinner. Whether served warm straight from the oven or as leftovers, they always disappear fast!
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Frozen spinach
1 (thawed and squeezed dry (11 ounces))
Cream of chicken soup
7 ounces (none)
Chopped onion
1/4 cup (none)
Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup (divided (1/4 cup for filling and 1/2 cup for topping))
Bacon, crumbled
1/8 cup (cooked and crumbled)
Worcestershire sauce
2-3 dashes (none)
Tabasco sauce
2-3 dashes (none)
Crescent rolls
1 (8-ounce can)
Cubed cooked chicken
2 cups (cooked and cubed)
French-fried onions
2 7/8 ounces (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed and well-drained spinach, cream of chicken soup, chopped onion, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, crumbled bacon, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco sauce. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
3
Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased baking dish and bake for 30 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbling and heated through.
4
Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and stir in the cubed cooked chicken, French-fried onions, and the additional 1/2 cup parmesan cheese until everything is evenly coated.
5
While the filling cools slightly, lightly grease a pizza pan. Unroll the crescent rolls, arranging them on the pan in a circular pattern with the points facing outward to form a ring.
6
Spoon a generous amount of the spinach and chicken mixture onto the center of the crescent roll ring.
7
Fold the points of the crescent rolls over the mixture, leaving some filling visible. Sprinkle with a little extra parmesan cheese for added flavor.
8
Increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden and lightly browned.
9
Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Creamy Chicken and Spinach Crescent Roll-Ups?
They are a blend of spinach, chicken, and parmesan cheese wrapped in flaky crescent rolls, perfect for families.
What type of chicken is required for this recipe?
You will need 2 cups of cubed cooked chicken.
What kind of spinach should I use?
The recipe calls for 11 ounces of frozen spinach that has been thawed and squeezed dry.
What size can of crescent rolls is needed?
An 8-ounce can of crescent rolls is used to form the ring.
What is the first step in the baking process?
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the spinach mixture for 30 minutes.
What is the final baking temperature?
The oven temperature should be increased to 375 degrees Fahrenheit for the final bake.
How long do the assembled roll-ups bake?
They bake for an additional 15 minutes until the crescent rolls are golden brown.
What kind of soup is used in the filling?
The recipe uses 7 ounces of cream of chicken soup.
How much parmesan cheese is used in total?
A total of 3/4 cup of parmesan cheese is used, divided between the filling and the topping.
What provides the crunch inside the roll-ups?
2 7/8 ounces of French-fried onions are stirred into the filling for added texture.
Is there bacon in this recipe?
Yes, it includes 1/8 cup of cooked and crumbled bacon.
What sauces are added for seasoning?
Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce are added to enhance the flavor.
How much onion should I add?
The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of chopped onion.
How do I arrange the crescent rolls?
Arrange them on a pizza pan in a circular pattern with the points facing outward.
Where do I place the filling?
Spoon a generous amount of the spinach and chicken mixture onto the center of the crescent roll ring.
How do I close the roll-ups before baking?
Fold the points of the crescent rolls over the mixture, leaving some of the filling visible.
Should the baking dish be greased?
Yes, the initial mixture should be baked in a lightly greased baking dish.
Should the pizza pan be greased?
Yes, the pizza pan should be lightly greased before placing the crescent rolls.
When do I add the cooked chicken?
Stir in the cubed cooked chicken after the initial spinach mixture has baked for 30 minutes.
Is this recipe suitable for children?
Yes, it is described as a kid-approved and family-friendly recipe.
Can this be served as a snack?
Absolutely, it is ideal for lunches, snacks, or even a light dinner.
What is the best way to handle the spinach?
It is crucial to thaw the spinach and squeeze it well to remove all excess moisture.
How many dashes of Worcestershire sauce are needed?
Use 2 to 3 dashes of Worcestershire sauce.
Can I add extra cheese?
The recipe suggests sprinkling a little extra parmesan cheese on top before the final bake.
How do I know when the roll-ups are done?
They are done when the crescent rolls are golden and lightly browned.
What is the preparation for the bacon?
The bacon should be cooked and crumbled before being added to the mix.
Does the recipe use fresh onions?
It uses both chopped onions in the filling and French-fried onions for texture.
Should I let them cool before serving?
Yes, allow the roll-ups to cool for a few minutes before slicing.
What is the total ingredient count?
There are 10 main ingredients in this recipe.
What is the primary flavor profile?
The profile is savory and creamy with a hint of spice from the Tabasco and Worcestershire.