Description
Cheesy chicken croissants are a delicious comfort food perfect for any meal. They combine tender chicken, melted cheese, and flaky croissants for a satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 package (8 count) refrigerated croissant dough
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Unroll the croissant dough and separate into triangles.
- Spoon the chicken mixture onto the wide end of each croissant triangle.
- Roll the dough from the wide end to the tip, enclosing the filling.
- Place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
- Add diced jalapeños for a spicy kick.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: cheesy chicken croissants, comfort food, easy appetizer, party snack