Chicken Crescent Ring (with Video)
This Chicken Crescent Ring transforms leftover chicken into a mouthwatering appetizer with ranch, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni, all wrapped in flakey crescent rolls.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 342kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz crescent roll dough 2 cans
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg lightly beaten
Serving (optional)
- 20 pepperoni slices
- 2 mozzarella cheese slices
- dipping sauce chipotle, ranch or marinara
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken with the ranch dressing, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Unwrap the crescent rolls into triangular pieces. Arrange in an oval shape on the prepared pan (following the video).
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella across the crescent rolls. Then spoon the chicken mixture evenly on top.
- Fold the crescent roll flaps loosely over the chicken, tucking the tips underneath.
- Brush the pastry with beaten egg. Then bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden. Halfway through add the optional pepperoni slices and cheese strips in the middle.
- Remove from oven and holding the edges of the parchment, carefully lift the crescent ring onto a serving platter. Serve warm with optional dipping sauce.
Video
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 665mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 18g