Chicken Croissants Recipe

These irresistible Chicken Croissant Bites are a crowd-pleaser guaranteed to disappear fast! Inspired by a rave-worthy dinner party recipe, these savory snacks combine flaky croissants with a creamy chicken filling. Perfect for appetizers, lunch, or a light dinner, get ready for requests for seconds (and thirds!). Double the recipe – you'll need it!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 593.3 kcal
Protein 40g
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Ingredients for Chicken Croissants

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How to Make Chicken Croissants

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1.5 cups shredded cooked chicken, 4 ounces cream cheese (softened), 1/2 cup finely chopped celery, and 1/4 cup finely chopped onion.
  3. Unroll crescent roll dough; leave the two triangles in each package connected to form a square.
  4. Place approximately 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture into the center of each crescent square.
  5. Bring the four corners of each square to the center, pinching them together to form a ball or a small croissant shape.
  6. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a shallow dish.
  7. Dip each croissant upside down in the melted butter to coat.
  8. Place croissants on a baking sheet.
  9. Sprinkle generously with 1/4 cup croutons.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.
  11. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

107g

Carbs

13g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chicken Croissants?

Chicken Croissants takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chicken Croissants?

Chicken Croissants has approximately 593.3 calories per serving, with about 40 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 59 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chicken Croissants?

The key ingredients for Chicken Croissants are Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls, Cream Cheese, Celery, Onion, Cooked Chicken, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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