The perfect party appetizer – gooey, golden croissants stuffed to bursting with a savory chicken filling. These chicken stuffed croissants look fancy but are easy to pull together using canned crescent roll dough. We take a shortcut by using store-bought crescent rolls as the base and jazz them up by loading them with an easy homemade chicken filling. Whipped cream cheese, chicken, spices and onions get whipped into a creamy mixture that bakes up molten hot inside tender, flaky croissant dough.
Biting into one releases an avalanche of the savory filling for the ultimate appetizer experience. Watch them disappear fast off the appetizer table or serve them up on a pretty platter at your next get-together. They make great tailgate food too – all the flavor of chicken pot pie or chicken empanadas packed into tidy hand-held bites.
The filling takes just minutes to stir together and can be tucked into croissants now or covered and stashed in the fridge to bake another day. Customize with your favorite spices, herbs or other add-ins. Once you try this easy recipe, you’ll want to keep the ingredients on hand to whip up a batch anytime unannounced guests stop by. Now let’s dive into how to make these mouthwatering morsels!
How long do they keep after baking?
- Chicken stuffed croissants are best enjoyed fresh and the day they are made. You can store any leftovers covered in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in a 300°F oven until warmed through.
Can I prepare them ahead of time?
- Yes, you can prepare the croissants up through shaping them on the baking sheet, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for several hours before baking. Add a few extra minutes to the bake time if baking refrigerated.
What sides go well with them?
- These make a great appetizer on their own, but they also pair nicely with fruit, baked brie, deviled eggs or creamy dips and spreads.
Can I use puff pastry instead of crescent rolls?
- You sure can! Thaw a sheet of puff pastry and cut into squares to wrap around the filling instead of using the crescent roll triangles.
Ingredients:
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