Description
Chicken Alfredo Crescents are a simple and delicious dinner option featuring flaky crescent roll dough filled with a creamy chicken Alfredo mixture, baked until golden and topped with melted Parmesan cheese. Perfectly paired with a side salad or steamed veggies, this recipe serves 8 and comes together quickly for an easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Crescent Rolls
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Start by gathering all your ingredients. It’s always easier to have everything at hand before you begin cooking.
- Mix Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Add Cheese: Add in the shredded mozzarella cheese and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Dough: Open the can of crescent roll dough. Carefully unroll the dough on a clean surface.
- Separate Triangles: Take a moment to separate the triangles by gently pulling them apart along the perforated lines.
- Fill Crescents: Take a spoonful of the chicken Alfredo mixture and place it at the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll Crescents: Starting from the wide end, roll the triangle towards the pointed end, tucking in the sides as you go to create a nice crescent shape.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place each rolled crescent on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Sprinkle Parmesan: Once all the crescents are assembled, sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top of each one.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescents are golden brown and puffed up.
- Prepare Sides: While the crescents are baking, prepare a simple side salad or steam vegetables to serve alongside.
- Cool: Once the crescents are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the crescents to a serving platter and garnish them with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm.
- Store Leftovers: If you have any leftover crescents, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked before starting the recipe.
- Use store-bought Alfredo sauce for convenience or homemade for a richer flavor.
- Do not overfill the crescent dough to prevent leakage while baking.
- You can add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms into the filling for added nutrition.
- Leftover crescents reheat well in the oven or microwave.
