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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
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.
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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.
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This recipe was originally published June 2018.
This, unfortunately, was not a hit with my family.
Can I make the rolls the day before, then add the sauce before baking? Would make my life so much easier the day of the luncheon!
Yes! You could prep the filling and roll the bundles. Just keep covered in plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the fridge. Then bake as directed when you are ready. After they are baked you can add the extra gravy (which you’ll need to reheat to pour on top).
Made this tonight. With only two of us, I cut the recipe in half. For the excess sauce, I added some chicken broth to the proper thickness & what was left of the filling; it was really good
Thanks for giving the recipe a try! So glad you enjoyed the bundles!
Can you freeze this meal? Thanks!
Yes, you probably could. You’ll have to let us know how they turn out if you do!
I made these tonight but cut the recipe in half, I liked that they really filled the roles up. I usually hate the flavor of crescent roles but I really enjoyed this recipe! Nice quick way to use some leftover chicken.
We loved the Chicken stuffed crescent roll recipe. It was easy and quick to make. Winner here
I love to hear that!! Thank you for sharing that!
My family loves this tasty but quick meal.
Do you think you could do this in a 9 x13 or so baking pan with one layer of dough on the bottom and one on the top with the chicken mixture in the middle or would it be to thick to cook well?
That is how my father in law makes them & they always turn out sooo good 😋 makes them tonight this way
How many rolls is a serving?
1 generously filled roll would be a serving size or 2 small filled rolls.
Looks yummy and easy!