Savory Crescent Chicken

Refrigerator crescent rolls form pockets around a delectable chicken-cream cheese filling for a piping hot, irresistible sandwich for family or guests.

• Calories: 485 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons milk
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
• 1 tablespoon chopped pimento peppers (Optional)
• ¾ cup croutons

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine until smooth. Add the chicken, onion, salt, pepper, milk and pimento. Mix well.

Step 3

Separate crescent dough into four rectangles. Firmly press perforations to seal. Spoon 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture onto the center of each rectangle. Pull 4 corners of dough to center of chicken mixture and twist firmly. Pinch edges to seal.

Step 4

Place sandwiches on an ungreased cookie sheet. Brush tops of sandwiches with 1 tablespoon of melted butter or margarine; sprinkle with crushed croutons. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.