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Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls: The Ultimate Creamy Italian-Seasoned Bundles with Monterey Jack Excellence

Flaky, golden-brown crescent dough stuffed with a savory, creamy chicken and Monterey Jack cheese filling. These “chicken bundles” are seasoned with Italian herbs and served with a built-in warm gravy made from cream of chicken soup and cream cheese. A perfect, quick dinner for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 16 rolls 1x

Ingredients

  • Dough: 2 (8 oz) cans Pillsbury crescent roll dough

  • Protein: 2-3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!)

  • Sauce/Filling: 2 cans cream of chicken soup, 8 oz package cream cheese (softened)

  • Cheese: 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

  • Seasoning/Produce: 1 package Italian dressing mix (or 3 tbsp), 2-3 green onions (chopped, optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  • Make Gravy Base: In a medium pot over medium heat, combine cream cheese, both cans of soup, and the Italian dressing mix. Stir until smooth.

  • Split Mixture: Pour most of the sauce into a large bowl (this is your filling base). Leave the remaining sauce in the pot on low heat to use as gravy later.

  • Combine Filling: Add the shredded chicken and green onions to the large bowl with the sauce. Mix well.

  • Assemble: Lay out crescent triangles on a cookie sheet. Place a spoonful of chicken mixture and a sprinkle of Monterey Jack cheese on the wide end of each triangle.

  • Roll: Fold the side corners in and roll toward the point to seal the bundle.

  • Bake: Bake for 9–12 minutes until the dough is golden brown.

  • Serve: Serve warm with the reserved gravy drizzled over the top.

Notes

  • Tip: If the gravy in the pot gets too thick while the rolls are baking, whisk in a splash of milk or chicken broth to thin it out.

  • Shortcut: Use a store-bought rotisserie chicken to cut your prep time in half.

  • Variation: Add a half-cup of frozen peas and carrots to the chicken mixture for a “pot pie” style filling.

  • Author: bestfeed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American