There’s something magical about the aroma of golden, flaky crescent rolls wafting through your kitchen, and when they’re stuffed with a creamy chicken filling, that magic reaches new heights.
This easy chicken pocket recipe transforms simple ingredients into a meal that feels like a warm hug on a plate, bringing together the convenience of pre-made crescent dough with the satisfaction of a home-cooked dinner.
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Why You’ll Love This Easy Chicken Pocket Recipe
Picture biting into a buttery, crispy exterior that gives way to a warm, creamy chicken filling seasoned to perfection. These chicken pockets are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, winning hearts with their versatility and simplicity. They’re incredibly forgiving for novice cooks yet impressive enough to serve to guests. The best part? You can prepare them ahead of time, making them perfect for busy weeknights when you need dinner on the table without fuss.
The combination of tender chicken, melted cheese, and flaky pastry creates a perfect balance of textures and flavors that will have your family requesting them again and again. Plus, they’re easily customizable – add your favorite vegetables or switch up the seasonings to make them uniquely yours.
Perfect Timing for Chicken Pockets
These versatile pockets shine at any mealtime, but they truly excel as a weeknight dinner solution when you’re juggling work, homework, and evening activities. They’re also fantastic for casual weekend lunches when you want something more special than a sandwich but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients Needed
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 packages refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup crushed croutons
Easy Chicken Pocket Recipe with Crescent Rolls
Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, milk, green onions, salt, and garlic powder. Fold in the shredded chicken.
Separate the crescent roll dough triangles. Arrange the triangles together to form rectangles and pinch the seams together. Repeat with all the dough forming 8 rectangles.
Spoon the chicken mixture evenly onto each dough rectangle, placing the filling on one half of the rectangle. Fold the other half over the filling to cover it and create a pocket pinch the edges to seal the pocket closed.
Place each chicken pocket on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top of each pocket with the melted butter and sprinkle with the crushed croutons.
Bake at 350F for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Easy Chicken Pocket Recipe with Crescent Rolls
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon green onions chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
- 2 packages crescent rolls refrigerated
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup croutons crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, milk, green onions, salt, and garlic powder. Fold in the shredded chicken.
- Separate the crescent roll dough triangles. Arrange the triangles together to form rectangles and pinch the seams together. Repeat with all the dough forming 8 rectangles.
- Spoon the chicken mixture evenly onto each dough rectangle, placing the filling on one half of the rectangle. Fold the other half over the filling to cover it and create a pocket pinch the edges to seal the pocket closed.
- Place each chicken pocket on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top of each pocket with the melted butter and sprinkle with the crushed croutons.
- Bake at 350F for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
A Comforting Hand Held Meal
For busy families, these chicken pockets can be a lifesaver during back-to-school season when routines are hectic and time is precious. They’re also wonderful for new parents or anyone who could use a comforting, hand-held meal that doesn’t require much prep or cleanup.
More Easy Chicken Recipes
- Easy Crepes with Leftover Chicken
- Easy Instant Pot French Onion Chicken Soup
- Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Thawed Chicken Wings in Air Fryer
- Easy Chicken Pesto Panini
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Steph
Wednesday 23rd of April 2025
I made these 2 days in a row, big hit with the kids.