The Pioneer Woman’s Creamy Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls are a quick and easy weekday dinner that the whole family will love. Chicken shredded and smothered in a cheesy cream sauce, baked inside flaky crescent rolls.
The shredded chicken for these creamy Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls can be made from scratch or you can use rotisserie chicken. While we always have frozen shredded chicken on hand, rotisserie chicken is my go-to when I don’t have time to thaw the chicken or make more stock.
What Kind Of Crescent Rolls Are Used?
For these Creamy Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls, we’ll be using refrigerated crescent rolls from a can from Pillsbury, but any store brand equivalent would do.
Can I Make Creamy Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls Ahead of Time?
You may certainly make Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls a few days ahead of time, freeze them, and then take them out on the day you want to serve them if that is what you have planned. Rolls will keep their texture best if you only half bake them, let them cool, and then freeze them.
Ingredients That You’ll Need:
- Refrigerated crescent rolls: Normally, they are located between the dairy and frozen sections of the grocery store.
- Cooked shredded chicken or turkey: Rotisserie, canned, or leftover turkey are all great options.
- Can of cream of chicken soup: In this recipe, I typically choose the original variety, but you can also use reduced-fat or fat-free varieties. The filling will have a less creamy consistency if you use fat-free, but it will still taste good.
- Cream cheese: It is possible to use reduced-fat, but I do not typically use fat-free because I dislike the taste and texture.
- Packet Ranch seasoning: You can find this product near the salad dressing.
- Shredded cheddar cheese: Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls can be made with either bagged shredded cheese or shredded by hand.
- Sour cream: This recipe works well with full-fat sour cream, but reduced-fat is also acceptable. I dislike the taste of fat-free sour cream and do not recommend it.
- Black pepper
- Egg: If brushed on top, the egg gives the broth a golden exterior.
Additional Add-Ins
Here are some of my favorite extras for Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls:
- Peas, frozen, of course: Just rinse and add 1/4 cup to the mixture.
- Bacon Crumbles: Has your mouth just started to salivate? That’s great!
- Cheese: Add some extra cheese, such as mozzarella, cheddar, and parmesan.
- Celery: You should try it! Celery has a nice crunch and gives it texture.
- Bell Pepper: Why don’t you try it with a red or yellow bell pepper?
How Do I Keep My Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls Fresh After Baking?
Most people who try meals with puff pastry or crescent roll pastry find that they don’t taste as fresh after they’ve been made. Not very good, right? The easiest way to fix this is to put them in a container that won’t let air in or a plastic bag that you can seal. So, they will keep their crunchiness and crispness.
Can You Freeze Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls?
Yes! Chicken crescent rolls are the last thing you should freeze. These are fantastic to prepare ahead of time. If you want to make these in advance and store them in the freezer, just follow the steps above. To perform the freezer approach, you can either:
- When you’re ready to cook your Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls, put them on a cookie sheet and freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Once the contents of the Ziploc bag have frozen, they can be stored in the freezer for up to two months.
- When the frozen pockets are defrosted, arrange them on a lined baking sheet.
- These Creamy Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls can be cooked straight from the freezer in a preheated oven at 325 degrees F for 30 minutes.
How To Make Creamy Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls?
- Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees F.
- Next, you want to mix the chicken, soup, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch packet, sour cream, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Remove the crescent rolls from the package, separate them, and place them on a large baking sheet.
- Now, you want to add a spoonful of the chicken mixture (about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons) at the large end of the triangle. Roll up the triangles starting from the larger part. Use your fingers to keep the filling in place.
- Brush each crescent with a reserved beaten egg.
- Bake your Pioneer Woman Creamy Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls for about 15 to 17 minutes, or until the top of the crescent has a golden brown color and the filling is warm.
What to serve with Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls?
These Creamy Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls from the Pioneer Woman are delicious with a dipping sauce, salad, fresh fruit, or roasted vegetables.
FAQ Section
Ideally, you would serve these Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls as soon as possible. They grow soggy as the filling sits out. The recommended time frame for consuming leftovers is two days after storage in an airtight container. The food must be reheated before being served again.
You’re concerned about what to do with the remaining crescent roll dough after using up half a can. Ideally, you would seal the remaining dough in a plastic container with a few droplets of water to prevent it from drying out.
Sure, go for it! Don’t worry about it; just swap in your preferred vegetables for the chicken. You can’t go wrong with any of these vegetables: bell peppers, red onions, cabbage, zucchini, and carrots. How do you choose the crescent rolls to use? Baked Crescent Rolls Stuffed with Chicken. Following the instructions, stir fried the vegetables in some olive oil, and you’ll have a delicious meal.
In our house, these Creamy Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls don’t usually last past the first night. But if you have leftovers that you want to save for later, put them in a container or bag that keeps air out and store them in the fridge for up to 4 days. Put them in a microwave or toaster oven for a couple of minutes to warm them up.
It is recommended that you reheat one of these Creamy Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls at a time in the microwave or in an air fryer for the best results.
Pioneer Woman Creamy Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
- Calories 162.1
- Total Fat 8g
- Saturated Fat 4g
- Cholesterol 20.3mg
- Sodium 362.6mg
- Potassium 10.8mg
- Total Carbohydrate 14.7g
- Dietary Fiber 0.2g
- Sugars 2.3g
- Protein 8.4g
- Vitamin A 0.1%
- Vitamin C 0.4%
- Calcium 0.7%
- Iron 5.5%
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Pioneer Woman Creamy Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls
Description
The Pioneer Woman’s Creamy Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls are a quick and easy weekday dinner that the whole family will love. Chicken shredded and smothered in a cheesy cream sauce, baked inside flaky crescent rolls.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees F.
- Next, you want to mix chicken, soup, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch packet, sour cream, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Remove the crescent rolls from the package, separate them, and place them on a large baking sheet.
- Now, you want to add a spoonful of the chicken mixture (about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons) at the large end of the triangle. Roll up the triangles starting from the larger part. Use your fingers to keep the filling in place
- Brush each crescent with a reserved beaten egg.
- Bake your Pioneer Woman Creamy Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls for about 15 to 17 minutes, or until the top of the crescent has a golden brown color and the filling is warm.
Servings 16 Roll-Ups
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 162.1
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Saturated Fat 4g20%
- Cholesterol 20.3mg7%
- Sodium 362.6mg16%
- Potassium 10.8mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 14.7g5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
- Sugars 2.3g
- Protein 8.4g17%
- Vitamin A 0.1 IU
- Vitamin C 0.4 mg
- Calcium 0.7 mg
- Iron 5.5 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Grace
Thursday 28th of September 2023
Can you use the tubs and make like a roll instead of the separate rolls?
Cathy
Wednesday 9th of February 2022
I love this receipe , could it be used as an appetizer ?
Mohamed Shili
Thursday 10th of February 2022
yeah, sure. it could be great with some dipping sauce like cranberry or yum yum sauce.