Description
Cranberry Chicken Puffs are a delightful appetizer or light meal featuring tender shredded chicken mixed with cranberries, mozzarella, green onions, and mayonnaise, all encased in flaky crescent roll dough and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
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 8-ounce cans)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat, nonstick foil, or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, thinly sliced green onion, dried cranberries, grated mozzarella cheese, and mayonnaise. Mix well to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Prepare the dough: Open one can of crescent roll dough and spread it out on a cutting board. Separate the dough into 4 rectangles (each consists of 2 triangles attached). Press the seams of each rectangle in the middle to seal them tightly. Repeat with the second can, so you have a total of 8 rectangles.
- Fill and seal puffs: Place 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture into the center of each dough rectangle. Fold the corners of the rectangle over the filling to cover completely and press the edges to seal tightly to prevent leakage during baking.
- Arrange and bake: Place each puff seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
- Cool before serving: Remove from the oven and let the puffs cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set slightly and avoid burns.
Notes
- Nutritional information may vary based on specific ingredient brands and quantities used.
- For appetizers, serve one puff per person; for a light dinner, plan two puffs per person to ensure satisfaction.
- You can add chopped walnuts or pecans to the filling for added texture and flavor if desired.
- Ensure the seams are pressed firmly to prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
- Use a silicone mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
