Savory Crescent Chicken Recipe
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Savory Crescent Chicken

By: Sandy Rowe 
"A quick and easy warm chicken sandwich. (TIP: Two 5-ounce cans of chunk chicken, drained and flaked, can be substituted for cubed cooked chicken.)"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (311)

What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 sandwiches
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pimento peppers (optional)
  • 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup croutons

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. Add the chicken, onion, salt, pepper, milk and pimento. Mix well.
  3. 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.
  4. Place sandwiches on an ungreased cookie sheet. Brush tops of sandwiches with 1 tablespoon of melted butter or margarine; sprinkle with crushed croutons. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 485 | Total Fat: 29.5g | Cholesterol: 92mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2007 by FAMILYJEANS   view full review
I have been making this recipe for literally years - my family loves it! We call them...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2004 by TATEISHOME   view full review
Like another reviewer I used muffin tins to make this dish. I used 10 oz canned chicken, 4 oz...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2008 by Lisa   view full review
This recipe is so yummy and super easy to make! I usually use 4 oz. cream cheese instead of 3...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by PAPAYAGIRL   view full review
This was really quite good! I'd read some reviews that mentioned the filling was somewhat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by HOLLY9000   view full review
YUMMY!! I used canned chicken and it was still incredible. For those of you who thougt it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2009 by Chef Joy Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
HELPFUL TIPS ON FOLDING! I posted a picture of how I fold them, and I never have any issues...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2003 by HARMONYG23   view full review
Overall, this was a pretty tasty recipe. But, I did change a few things. After I put the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2004 by KACTUSKID   view full review
I have made these chicken bundles for years, and my family and guests LOVE them. The filling...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by NJSS2000   view full review
My husband and I absolutely loved these. I couldn't believe it when my husband kept saying...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2011 by swchef Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Delicious! Hubby said "make this again!" I didn't have pimento and I didn't add croutons. I...

 

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