Crispy Chicken Crescent Packets
These delightful Crispy Chicken Crescent Packets make for the perfect lunch or snack option! Filled with a creamy chicken mixture that includes tender chopped chicken, rich cream cheese, and zesty chives, these pockets of deliciousness are not only easy to prepare but also easy for little hands to manage. The added crunch from the seasoned crouton crumbs gives each bite a satisfying texture, while the buttery crescent roll exterior becomes golden brown as it bakes. Ideal for meal prepping, these packets can be frozen and quickly reheated, providing a convenient and tasty option for busy days. Your family will love them, and they are perfect for parties or lunchboxes too!
8
Servings
N/A
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
Chopped cooked chicken
2 cups (Chopped)
Cream cheese
6-8 ounces (Softened)
Chives
1 tablespoon (Chopped)
Milk
2 tablespoons (None)
Salt
To taste (None)
Seasoned croutons
1/2 cup (Crushed to crumbs)
Refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
2 (8 ounce) packages (None)
Margarine
1/4 cup (Melted)
Instructions
1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, chopped chives, milk, and salt. Use your hands for better mixing to ensure a creamy filling. Once mixed, transfer the filling into a 1 quart freezer bag and seal tightly.
2
Crush the seasoned croutons into fine crumbs and place them in another 1 quart freezer bag, sealing it well. Attach this bag to the chicken filling bag before freezing.
3
Refrigerate the packages of crescent rolls until you are ready to prepare the packets for baking.
4
To prepare the packets, thaw the chicken mixture in the refrigerator or at room temperature.
5
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
6
Carefully unroll the refrigerated crescent rolls on a clean surface. Each tube should yield 4 rectangles of dough. Gently press along the perforation lines to seal the rectangles together, ensuring they do not separate.
7
Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the chicken filling into the center of each sealed rectangle.
8
Fold the dough over the filling, pinching the edges tightly to create a securely sealed packet.
9
Dip each filled packet into the melted margarine, then roll in the crushed crouton crumbs until well coated.
10
Arrange the packets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced slightly apart.
11
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the packets are golden brown and crispy.
12
Allow the packets to cool slightly before serving. They can be enjoyed hot or cold!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Crispy Chicken Crescent Packets?
They are golden-brown, buttery crescent roll packets filled with a creamy mixture of chicken, cream cheese, and chives, coated in crunchy crouton crumbs.
What are the main ingredients for the filling?
The filling consists of chopped cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, chopped chives, milk, and salt.
How many packages of crescent rolls do I need?
You will need two 8-ounce packages of refrigerated crescent dinner rolls.
What type of chicken should I use?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of chopped cooked chicken.
How do I prepare the crunchy coating?
Crush half a cup of seasoned croutons into fine crumbs and use them to coat the packets after dipping them in melted margarine.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for baking these packets.
How long do these take to bake?
Bake the packets for about 20 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Can I freeze this recipe for meal prep?
Yes, you can freeze the chicken filling and crushed croutons in separate bags to prepare later.
How do I thaw the frozen filling?
Thaw the chicken mixture in the refrigerator or at room temperature before assembling the packets.
How much filling should go into each packet?
Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the chicken filling into the center of each dough rectangle.
How do I prepare the dough rectangles?
Unroll the crescent rolls and press the perforation lines together to form 4 rectangles per tube.
What is the best way to mix the chicken and cream cheese?
The instructions recommend using your hands to mix the ingredients in a bowl to ensure a creamy consistency.
Can these be eaten cold?
Yes, these packets can be enjoyed either hot or cold.
What should I use to prevent sticking on the baking sheet?
Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for the best results.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe makes 8 servings.
How much margarine is required?
You will need 1/4 cup of melted margarine to dip the packets.
What category of food is this?
This recipe is categorized as Lunch/Snacks.
Can I use butter instead of margarine?
Yes, melted butter can be used as a substitute for margarine in this recipe.
Are these packets kid-friendly?
Yes, they are designed to be easy for little hands to manage and are perfect for lunchboxes.
How do I ensure the packets don't leak?
Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges tightly to create a secure seal.
How much milk is used in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of milk.
How much cream cheese is needed?
You will need between 6 to 8 ounces of softened cream cheese.
What gives the packets their crispy texture?
The combination of the baked crescent dough and the coating of seasoned crouton crumbs creates the crunch.
Can I add more salt?
Yes, salt should be added to the filling mixture to taste.
How many rectangles do 2 packages of rolls yield?
Two tubes will yield a total of 8 rectangles.
Is this recipe good for parties?
Yes, these packets are ideal for parties, snacks, or quick meals.
Should the cream cheese be cold?
No, the cream cheese should be softened to make it easier to mix with the chicken.
What is the first step in the instructions?
The first step is to combine the chicken, cream cheese, chives, milk, and salt in a mixing bowl.
How should I store the crescent rolls before use?
Keep the packages of crescent rolls refrigerated until you are ready to assemble the packets.
How much chives are needed?
The recipe uses 1 tablespoon of chopped chives.