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Creamy Chicken & Swiss Crescent Ring

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1
Cook & Shred the Chicken
Skip if using leftover or rotisserie chicken
1.Cook & Shred the Chicken :Skip if using leftover or rotisserie chicken.

If starting with raw chicken, place breasts in a pot of water lightly seasoned with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C. Let cool slightly, then shred using two forks or a hand mixer on low speed.

2
Mix the Creamy Filling
Combine seasonings and cheese
2.Mix the Creamy Filling :Combine seasonings and cheese.

In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, light cream cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth. Stir in most of the shredded Swiss cheese (reserve a small handful) and chopped fresh parsley. Taste and add a small pinch of salt if needed.

3
Arrange the Crescent Dough
Form the base ring
3.Arrange the Crescent Dough :Form the base ring.

Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or grease with spray. Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles. Arrange triangles in a circle with the wide ends overlapping near the center and narrow points facing outward, leaving an open center.

4
Add the Filling
Distribute evenly
4.Add the Filling :Distribute evenly.

Spoon the creamy chicken mixture evenly over the wide ends of the dough ring. Gently spread into an even layer, avoiding placing filling too close to the outer edge. Top with the reserved Swiss cheese.

5
Fold & Seal the Ring
Enclose the filling
5.Fold & Seal the Ring :Enclose the filling.

Take the outer points of the dough triangles and fold them over the chicken filling toward the center. Tuck the ends underneath or press lightly against neighboring dough to secure. Some filling can remain visible between the dough strips.

6
Bake to Perfection
Golden brown and bubbly
6.Bake to Perfection :Golden brown and bubbly.

Bake at 375°F / 190°C for 20 to 25 minutes until dough is golden brown and cooked through. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with aluminum foil. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Food Science & Kitchen Tips

  • Prevent Overfilling: Adding too much filling makes the dough triangles hard to overlap## Quick Recipe Summary

  • Prep time: 20 mins

  • Bake time: 20–25 mins ( / )

  • Rest time: 5 mins

  • Servings: 8 slices

Ingredients

Chicken Filling

  • 400 g cooked chicken breast, shredded

  • 60 g light cream cheese, softened

  • 70 g Swiss cheese, shredded (reserve a small handful for topping)

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp onion powder

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • Pinch of salt (to taste)

Ring Assembly

  • 2 cans crescent roll dough

  • Cooking spray or oil (for the sheet)

Preparation Steps

  1. Preheat & Prepare: Heat oven to (). Line or grease a large baking sheet.

  2. Make Filling: In a large bowl, mix chicken, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper until combined. Fold in most of the Swiss cheese and parsley. Taste and adjust salt if needed.

  3. Arrange Dough: Unroll crescent triangles. Place them on the baking sheet in a circle with wide ends overlapping in the center and narrow points facing outward, leaving an open middle ring.

  4. Fill & Fold: Spoon the chicken mixture evenly over the wide ends of the dough. Top with the remaining Swiss cheese. Bring each triangle point up and over the filling, tucking the ends under the inner edge.

  5. Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until deep golden brown. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing into 8 portions.

Pro-Tips & Variations

  • Baking Control: Cover loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly before the dough cooks through.

  • Make-Ahead: Prepare the filling up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate. Assemble with the dough just before baking to prevent sogginess.

  • Reheating: Reheat slices in an oven or air fryer at () for 5 minutes to restore the dough’s crispness.

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