These Creamy Chicken Crescent Roll Ups are a quick and easy dinner recipe that is kid approved! Shredded chicken combined with cream cheese and seasonings, wrapped in a crescent roll and baked to golden brown perfection! Topped with a flavorful chicken gravy, these chicken bundles are comfort food at its finest!
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- Easy Crescent Chicken Roll Ups
- Ingredients Needed for these Chicken Crescent Roll Ups
- How to make Cream Cheese Chicken Crescent Roll Ups
- Serving Suggestions
- Tips for Success
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Storage Tips for Chicken Crescent Roll Ups
- More Crescent Roll Recipes to try
- Easy Chicken Crescent Roll Ups
Easy Crescent Chicken Roll Ups
This classic recipe is one that has been in my family for many generations! In fact, you may have heard this recipe go by the name of Chicken Puffs, Chicken Pillows, Chicken Bundles, or even Crescent Chicken Squares. My kids request these frequently and even enjoy helping me make them! Perfect for those busy weeknights when time just isn’t readily available, these are ready in only 30 minutes!
With a creamy chicken filling stuffed inside a warm, flaky crescent, these are perfect for any occasion! Use leftover cooked chicken from a previous meal, or save on time by using a Rotisserie chicken.
Ingredients Needed for these Chicken Crescent Roll Ups
Using just a few pantry staple ingredients, this recipe comes together in no time and is quite budget friendly. For exact ingredient amounts and step by step directions, see printable recipe card below.
- Chicken– cooked, shredded chicken is used in this recipe. You can use any leftover chicken, Rotisserie chicken, or even canned chicken!
- Cream Cheese– softened, for added flavor, you can use garlic and herb flavored cream cheese.
- Butter– softened, use unsalted as salt will be added with seasonings.
- Salt/Pepper/Garlic Powder– to taste, this gives the roll ups extra flavor, adjust amounts according to tastes.
- Milk– any kind works, I tend to use 2%.
- Onion– minced, dried or fresh will work.
- Refrigerated Crescent Rolls– these are typically found in the dairy refrigerated section of your grocery store. Pillsbury is my favorite, although store brand works too.
- Chicken Gravy– you can use store bought, or try my homemade Simple Chicken Gravy for an even easier method!
Optional Add In’s to try
If you want to try some fun variations and really enhance the flavor of these chicken bundles, here are some great options:
- Bacon– cooked and crumbled, my fav addition! Even bacon bits work great!
- Cayenne Pepper– this adds quite a kick, so I wouldn’t go this route with kids.
- Chopped Peppers– dice some bell peppers for an added crunch to the chicken mixture.
- Mushrooms– chopped, this adds a great texture with the creamy chicken.
- Spinach– add some fresh spinach leaves to each bundle to get some greens into your diet.
- Cheese– shredded Cheddar, Colby, Mozzarella, Parmesan Cheese, or Pepper Jack cheese make a great addition.
- Green Onions– chopped
- Vegetables– chopped broccoli, green beans, peas, and more are great additions into the crescent roll ups.
How to make Cream Cheese Chicken Crescent Roll Ups
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cream cheese, butter, salt, ground pepper, garlic, milk, and onion.
- Once combined, unroll the packages of crescent roll dough. Each package should have 8 rolls in them.
- Using two crescents, form a rectangle, scoop the chicken mixture by the spoonful and place on center of roll.
- Pinch all the sides together and place on a cookie sheet.
- Once all the chicken crescent rolls are filled with chicken and pinched closed, place cookie sheet into preheated oven.
- Cook in oven about 15-20 minutes.
- Once slightly golden brown, remove from oven and serve with the warm gravy sauce on top!!
Serving Suggestions
You’re probably wondering what to serve with these tasty chicken rolls, right? Well, here are some great options:
- Side Salad– yep, keep it simple and either make a fresh salad or buy a bagged salad kit from the grocery store.
- Mexican Corn Casserole– my kids love this corn dish. All the flavors are authentic Mexican corn, made in the convenience of a casserole.
- Roasted Asparagus– now, I know asparagus isn’t known to be super kid friendly, but my kids LOVE this Garlic Parmesan recipe and request it often!
- Crispy Brussel Sprouts– if you have an air fryer, these are the veggies to try. Perfectly crispy and delicious every time!
Tips for Success
- To save on time, make large batches of cooked chicken and freeze for later meals. I love to stick several pounds of chicken into my slow cooker or Instant Pot and shred once tender. Shred and allow to fully cool, then store in labelled freezer bags for a later date. Perfect for quick casseroles!
- An easy way to shred chicken once cooked is to use an electric hand mixer in a bowl and blend until shredded. Easy peasy.
- If you aren’t a fan of chicken gravy, feel free to use a dollop of sour cream on top or a can of warmed up cream of chicken soup.
- These chicken roll ups freeze perfectly, so you can always make a double batch and freeze some for later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you cook these crescent rolls in the air fryer?
Absolutely! I would recommend cooking these at 350 degrees for about 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
What can I put on top of these to add flavor?
Chopped Parsley or Green Onions are a great option to top these with! You can also sprinkle some bread crumbs on top for added texture and flavor!
Do I have to use shredded chicken or can I change up the meat?
Although I haven’t personally tried it, several people have told me they have used cooked ground beef in place of the chicken. You can also add a taco flair to these by adding in taco seasoning and topping with sour cream versus the chicken gravy.
Storage Tips for Chicken Crescent Roll Ups
- Make Ahead– these roll ups can be prepared up to 8 hours in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator. Just be sure to add a few minutes to the cook time since they are chilled.
- Refrigerator– once fully cooled, place leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer– allow to fully cool and place in a freezer safe container or bag for up to 3 months.
- Reheating– You can warm up the leftovers in the microwave OR place into a baking dish and cook in the oven at 325 degrees for about 15-20 minutes, just be sure to keep an eye on them so they don’t burn.
More Crescent Roll Recipes to try
Easy Chicken Crescent Casserole– you only need 5 ingredients and about 10 minutes to pull together this easy Crescent Roll Chicken Casserole! The buttery, flaky crescent rolls are stuffed with chicken and cheese, then finished with a cheesy sauce.
Taco Crescent Rolls– put a delicious spin on Taco Tuesday with these Taco Crescent Rolls filled with ground beef and cheddar cheese.
Cheesy Chicken Crescent Bake– an easy chicken recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners. It’s SO good and guaranteed to be a family favorite!
Ranch Chicken Roll Ups– made from cheese, chicken, and Ranch dressing all wrapped up in crescent roll dough, cut into spirals and baked until golden. They make a fantastic appetizer or lunch!
Garlic Cheese Crescents– soft, buttery crescent rolls are brushed with an insanely flavorful garlic and herb butter, baked with gooey mozzarella cheese, and topped off with another brush of the garlic butter!
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Easy Chicken Crescent Roll Ups
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken *cooked/shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese *softened
- 4 tablespoon butter *softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup milk
- 3 tablespoon minced onion
- 2 packages crescent rolls
- chicken gravy *any package/jar from store works, or homemade
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cream cheese, butter, salt, ground pepper, garlic, milk, and onion.
- Once combined, unroll the packages of crescent rolls. Each package should have 8 rolls in them.
- Using two crescents, form a rectangle, scoop the chicken mixture and place on center of roll.
- Pinch all the sides together and place on a cookie sheet.
- Once all crescents are filled with chicken and are pinched closed, place cookie sheet into preheated oven.
- Cook in oven about 15-20 minutes.
- Once slightly golden brown, remove from oven and serve with warm gravy on top!!
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Cindy says
Ohhhhkaaaay! Now your description makes sense to me and it explains the bundled look. Got it! Thanks so much. I might even add some of the mixed veggies shown in your pic to the chicken mixture to make it a mini pot pie appetizer. 🙂
Kristin says
That is a great idea! I will try to get pictures added in the next few weeks, but keep me posted if you try these! Hope you enjoy!
Cindy says
Hi, Kristin – this looks great, but I’m having trouble connecting the preparation instructions and achieving the final presentation (your picture). After placing the chicken mixture in the center of the two triangles and pinching the sides closed, I visualize more of a “potsticker” shape, but the photo appears to be a “bundle” with the loose ends being pinched at the top, and I can’t figure out how to accomplish the end result from a triangle. A video would have been a bonus, but in the alternative, maybe a couple photo steps or a few more construction details? Thanks!
Kristin says
Sorry for the confusion, I will try to get some pictures added in the next week or two. Whether a bundle or triangle, both will be great! I tend to fold the sides in really snug, turning it from a triangle, to a snug square like bundle. Stay tuned for pictures added!