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This is one of the BEST and easiest dinner recipes using Pillsbury crescent rolls.
A family friend first made these chicken stuffed crescent rolls years ago when we had a new baby. They were so delicious, we HAD to get the recipe.
Her family calls them chicken pockets, but whatever you decide to call them, they’re going to blow your mind! You can imagine that crescent rolls stuffed with shredded chicken, cream cheese, cream of chicken, and Italian dressing mix would be pretty awesome – and they are!!
The canned dough comes in handy when we’re in a pinch, and we can make easy meals like this one, Pigs in a Blanket, or Spinach Roll Ups!
Why we think you’ll love it:
- A favorite shortcut! We love easy recipes, and using canned crescent roll dough makes this recipe a breeze.
- Cooks up in minutes! About 10 minutes to be exact. This is a simple 30-minute recipe that makes our weeknights easy!
- The flavors. These stuffed crescent rolls are packed with some of our favorite, comforting flavors. We often make two batches because they disappear in minutes!
Chicken Stuffed Crescent Roll Ingredients And Substitutions
- 2 (8-ounce) cans of Pillsbury crescent roll dough
- 2 (10.5-ounce) cans of cream of chicken soup – You can also use cream of mushroom soup or cream of celery soup, or we have a recipe for a Cream Soup Substitute.
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 – 3 cups shredded cooked chicken – Try this shredded chicken recipe, shred a rotisserie chicken, or use canned chicken.
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix (or 3 tablespoons)
- 2 – 3 green onions chopped – optional
- optional cheese – Add up to ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, or Colby cheese.
How to Make Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls
- PREP. Preheat oven to 375°F.
- GRAVY. Add cream cheese and both cans of soup to a medium pot on medium heat. Mix.
- Add the dressing mix and stir until well combined. Turn down to low heat.
- FILLING. Pour most of the mixture into a large bowl, leaving enough in the pan to use as gravy to put on the chicken bundles.
- Add the chicken and the green onions to the large bowl and mix. Set aside.
- ASSEMBLE. Separate the crescent roll dough and place the individual triangles on a baking sheet.
- Scoop a spoonful of chicken mix onto the crescent roll dough and roll (we fold the left side in, right side in, and then roll towards the long point).
- BAKE. Bake in the oven for 9-12 minutes.
- Pour the remaining gravy over the top and serve warm.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- We prefer to use chicken that was cooked in the crock pot and then shredded or even a rotisserie chicken.
- Do not overfill the crescent rolls otherwise the bundles may not hold together.
- For golden brown bundles, whisk 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water and brush the top of each bundle before baking.
Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls
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Ingredients
- 2 (8-ounce) cans Pillsbury crescent roll dough
- 2 (10.5-ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2-3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix, (or 3 TB)
- 2-3 green onions, chopped – optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Add cream cheese and both cans of soup to a medium pot and turn to medium heat. Mix.
- Add dressing mix and stir until well combined. Turn down to low heat.
- Pour most of the mixture into a large bowl, leaving enough in the pan to use as gravy to put on the chicken bundles.
- Add the chicken and the green onions to the large bowl and mix. Set aside.
- Separate the crescent roll dough and place the individual triangles on a cookie sheet.
- Scoop a spoonful of chicken mix onto the crescent roll dough and roll (we fold the left side in, right side in, and then roll towards the long point).
- Bake in the oven for 9-12 minutes.
- Serve warm and top with remaining gravy if desired.
Notes
- Use crock pot shredded chicken or a rotisserie chicken.
- Do not overfill the crescent rolls otherwise the bundles may not hold together.
- For golden brown bundles, whisk 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water and brush the top of each bundle before baking.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
To make ahead or store leftovers, cool the bundles and place them in a Ziploc bag. Refrigerate for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat, place the desired amount in a baking dish and bake in a 325°F oven until warmed through (about 15 minutes). You can also reheat individual roll-ups in the microwave in 30-second increments until warm.
Complete The Meal
Sides
Easy Roasted Broccoli
25 mins
Arugula Salad
10 mins
Parmesan Potatoes
30 mins
Oven Roasted Vegetables
35 mins
Desserts
Cookie Dough Brownies recipe
35 mins
Copycat Swig Cookies
18 mins
Gooey Butter Cake
47 mins
Chocolate Delight Recipe
54 mins
Chicken Recipes
Creamy Chicken Salad
1 hr 15 mins
Rice-a-Roni Chicken Salad
13 mins
Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
6 hrs 10 mins
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Braid
1 hr 10 mins
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This recipe was originally published June 2018.
These are so delicious… My whole Family loves them!
Yay! So glad to hear! They are a family favorite over here too. Thanks for giving the recipe a try.
Very good and easy to make!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
I made this yesterday using canned chicken. Because it turned out too salty, next time, I will use home cooked chicken and low sodium cream of chicken soup. I really liked it except for the saltiness.
Sounds like a good idea! You can certainly do that to adjust the sodium levels in the recipe to your liking. Thanks for sharing!
I tried to make these, but I couldn’t find anywhere what temperature to bake them at? Just says bake 9-12 minutes. so needless to say they didn’t turn out.
Hi Julie! Step one of the instructions says to preheat the oven to 375 degrees. So they will bake at that temperature for the 9-12 minutes (from step 8). You’ll have to give them another try and see how they turn out! 🙂
Going to make today for my folks and I using rotisserie chicken and cream of celery cutting recipe in half for the 3 of us. Been wanting to to try.
Ooh I love using rotisserie chicken in recipes when I’m in a hurry or have it on hand. Sounds like good substitutions. Hope you enjoy the bundles!
This is so good, and enjoyed the process of making
Thank you! It’s a fun one. So glad you enjoyed it!
They are very good. How many are considered a serving?
1-2 bundles, depending on how full you stuff them! 🙂
I had alot of mixture left over! Did I do something wrong?
No, it probably just depended on how large you filled each roll. You could either stuff the rolls a bit more, or you could use another can of crescent rolls and make a few more until the mixture is all used up.
Delicious 😋 recipe! I am anxious to try it again, next time with the optional green onions!
Thank you! I’m a fan of the green onions… hopefully you will enjoy them in the bundles too!
Too many for us two older people, so can these be frozen for later meals?
Yes! You can freeze for later!
I made this. Very good but I had so much chicken mixture leftover and the sauce. Enough to make another recipe
Can these be frozen cooked?
My family loved these and they are so easy…I use rotisserie chicken…thank you
Using a rotisserie chicken makes it even easier. I love it! I’m so glad your family enjoyed them. 🙂
My package of Italian Dressing does not have 3 Tablespoons in it. It only has a little over 3 teaspoons. I wanted to make sure of the correct measurement before I add it.
If it is a full packet, it should have enough seasoning to make the recipe flavorful. I typically use the 0.7 oz packet and it tastes great! If you want a heaver Italian seasoning, you can add more.
I want to try these this weekend. Has anyone used cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken with mushrooms in place of the 1 can of chicken soup?
No but ibused cream of bacon to make it evwn better