Description
Delicious Cranberry Chicken Puffs combine tender shredded chicken, tangy dried cranberries, creamy mozzarella cheese, and a hint of green onion all wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. Perfect as a flavorful appetizer or a light dinner, these puffs are baked to a golden brown and make a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Dough
- 16 ounces canned crescent roll dough (2 cans, 8 ounces each)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat, nonstick foil, or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, thinly sliced green onion, dried cranberries, grated mozzarella cheese, and mayonnaise. Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Prepare Dough: Open one can of crescent roll dough and spread it out on a cutting board. Separate the dough into 4 rectangles by joining two triangles and pressing the seams in the middle to seal. Repeat this process with the second can of dough to get a total of 8 rectangles.
- Fill Dough: Scoop about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture into the center of each dough rectangle. Fold up the corners of the rectangle over the filling, pressing the edges firmly to seal completely and prevent leakage during baking.
- Bake: Place the filled puffs seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for expansion. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and flaky.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the puffs cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set slightly and prevent burns.
Notes
- Nutritional information is approximate and can vary depending on specific ingredient brands and portions used.
- For appetizer servings, plan on one puff per person; for a light dinner, plan on two puffs per person.
- You can add chopped walnuts or pecans to the filling for added crunch or omit them for nut-free options.
- Make sure to seal the dough seams completely to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Serve warm for best taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
