Crescent Chicken Bundles

SUBMITTED BY: Jo Groth  PHOTO BY: Cookin with Keith & Sara 

"'When I was expecting our third child, this was one of the meals I put in the freezer ahead of time,' recalls Jo Groth of Plainfield, Iowa. 'We now have four kids and they all like these rich chicken pockets. I've also made them with ham or smoked turkey,' she adds."
Crescent Chicken Bundles Recipe
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted, divided
  • 2 tablespoons minced chives
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 1 cup crushed seasoned stuffing

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, chives, milk, salt and pepper until smooth. Stir in the chicken. Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into eight rectangles; press perforations together. Spoon about 1/2 cup chicken mixture onto the center of each rectangles. Bring edges up to the center and pinch to seal. Brush with remaining butter. Sprinkle with crushed croutons, lightly pressing down. Transfer to two ungreased baking sheets. Cover one baking sheet and freeze until firm; transfer squares to a covered container. May be frozen for up to 2 months. Bake remaining squares at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. To use frozen squares: Thaw in the refrigerator and bake as directed.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.58 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2007 by skips 
I use this recipe alot. It's great and easy. You can cut each square into 4 small squares... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.58 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2008 by Mrs. V-Smile 
This is a great recipe. I added mixed vegetables to the cream cheese mixture which made it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.58 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2007 by ML Key West 
Great! A few options: leave off the topping and drench in fresh white/cream sauce you made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.58 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2007 by BRIEFMARKEN 
My husband loved the richness of these - especially because there's no veggies mixed in! :) I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.58 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2009 by JATON4 
THese were good, I actually greased the pan, and glad I did so they didn't stick. My family... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.58 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2008 by cookingforhubby 
Great basic recipe. I added a little sour cream, some garlic and onion powder and a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.58 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2009 by shanagan 
Really good, with a couple of important changes. "Rich" barely begins to describe these so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.58 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2008 by Scotdog 
Family really liked them. I used leftover turkey & forgot the stuffing on top, but it was a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.58 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2008 by michelleronsick 
Use your leftover turkey from Thanksgiving, and add some celery salt and almond slices to kick... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.58 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2008 by shortiety 
Excellent and easy to make!! followed all instructions however added some garlic powder basil... MORE


 
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