Cheesy • Comfort Food • Easy Oven Bake
These chicken-stuffed crescent rolls are golden on the outside, creamy and protein-packed on the inside. Perfect for dinner, meal prep, or party trays — and easy to boost protein without ruining the comfort-food vibe.
🧾 Ingredients (High-Protein Version)
Filling
- 2½ cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 8 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Colby-Jack (part-skim preferred)
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (adds protein + creaminess)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Dough
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 rolls per can)
Topping (Optional but Recommended)
- 2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley (optional)
⏱ Time & Yield
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 18–22 minutes
- Total Time: ~35 minutes
- Servings: 8–10 rolls
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Make the High-Protein Filling
In a bowl, mix:
- Shredded chicken
- Cream cheese
- Greek yogurt
- Shredded cheese
- All seasonings
Stir until thick, creamy, and well combined.
3️⃣ Assemble the Crescent Rolls
Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
Spoon 2–3 tablespoons filling onto the wide end of each triangle.
Roll up tightly, tucking in the sides.
Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
4️⃣ Add the Topping
Brush rolls lightly with melted butter or olive oil.
Sprinkle with Parmesan and Italian seasoning.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake 18–22 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
Cool 5 minutes before serving.
💪 Protein Breakdown (Approx.)
Per stuffed crescent roll:
-
18–22g protein
(depends on chicken amount and cheese choice)
🔄 Variations
Extra High-Protein
- Add ¼ cup blended cottage cheese to the filling
Buffalo Chicken
- Add 2 tbsp buffalo sauce + swap mozzarella for cheddar
Spinach Chicken
- Stir in ½ cup chopped cooked spinach
Low-Carb Option
- Skip crescent dough and bake filling in bell pepper halves
