Description
Chicken Bundles are a quick and delicious appetizer or snack featuring shredded chicken mixed with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and green onions, all wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough and baked to golden perfection. These bite-sized bundles are perfect for parties or a tasty treat any time.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Assembly
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to preheat while you assemble the bundles.
- Cut crescent dough: Unroll the refrigerated crescent roll dough onto a clean surface and separate it into individual triangles as per package instructions.
- Fill the dough: Spoon a generous amount of the chicken mixture onto the wide end of each crescent triangle.
- Roll the bundles: Carefully roll each crescent triangle from the wide end to the pointed end, enclosing the filling inside to form bundles.
- Prepare for baking: Place the bundles seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Brush the tops of each bundle with melted butter gently.
- Add optional topping: If using, sprinkle seasoned bread crumbs over the tops of the buttered bundles for extra crunch and flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then serve warm as a delightful appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds extra flavor.
- Softening the cream cheese makes mixing easier and smoother.
- Seasoned bread crumbs are optional but provide a nice crunchy topping.
- Make sure to seal the crescent dough tightly to prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
- Serve with a dipping sauce like ranch or barbecue for extra flavor.
