Description
**Chicken Alfredo Crescents Recipe**
**Description:**
Delight in these Chicken Alfredo Crescents, a quick and easy dish featuring tender chicken mixed with creamy Alfredo sauce, wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. Perfect for dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer!
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### Ingredients:
– 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
– 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
– 1 cup Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
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### Instructions:
**1. Prepare the Filling:**
– In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
– Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese and half of the grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
**2. Prepare the Crescent Rolls:**
– Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
– Unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean surface and separate the triangles along the perforated lines.
**3. Assemble the Crescents:**
– Place a spoonful of the chicken Alfredo mixture at the wide end of each triangle.
– Roll the triangle from the wide end to the pointed end, tucking in the sides to form a crescent shape.
– Place each rolled crescent on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
**4. Bake the Crescents:**
– Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
– While baking, prepare a side salad or steamed vegetables to serve alongside.
**5. Serve the Chicken Alfredo Crescents:**
– Transfer the crescents to a serving platter and garnish with chopped parsley.
– Serve warm and enjoy as a cozy dinner or appetizer. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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### Notes:
– For added flavor, consider incorporating sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes into the filling.
– For a spicy kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the chicken mixture.
– To lighten the dish, use rotisserie chicken and a low-fat Alfredo sauce.
– Experiment with different cheeses like cheddar or a blend of Italian cheeses for a unique twist.
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**Prep Time:** 15 minutes
**Cook Time:** 15 minutes
**Total Time:** 30 minutes
**Yield:** 8 crescents
Ingredients
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by gathering all your ingredients. It’s always easier to have everything at hand before you begin cooking.
- 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 in the shredded mozzarella cheese and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Open the can of crescent roll dough. Carefully unroll the dough on a clean surface.
- Take a moment to separate the triangles by gently pulling them apart along the perforated lines.
- Take a spoonful of the chicken Alfredo mixture and place it at the wide end of each triangle.
- 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.
- Place each rolled crescent on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Once all the crescents are assembled, sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top of each one.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescents are golden brown and puffed up.
- While the crescents are baking, you can prepare a simple side salad or some steamed vegetables to serve alongside.
- Once the crescents are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Transfer the crescents to a serving platter and garnish them with freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve them warm, and watch as your family and friends dig in!
- If you have any leftover crescents, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes into the filling.
- For a spicy kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the chicken mixture.
- To lighten the dish, use rotisserie chicken and a low-fat Alfredo sauce.
- Experiment with different cheeses like cheddar or a blend of Italian cheeses for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes