Chicken Cream Cheese Croissants Recipe
Delicious and savory Chicken Cream Cheese Croissants filled with a creamy blend of shredded chicken, cream cheese, green onions, and bell peppers, baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a comforting appetizer or a hearty snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 croissants 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 Cups Shredded Chicken
- 1 8oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 bunch Green Onions, diced
- ¼ cup Bell Pepper, chopped and diced
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- 2 tablespoon Butter, softened
- 2 tablespoon Milk
Croissants
- 2 Pop Cans Croissants (8 croissants per can, pre-cut)
Optional
- 1 Egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the croissants evenly.
- Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Stir in the milk – the mixture might be slightly chunky if the cream cheese isn’t fully softened, which is okay. Add shredded chicken, diced green onions, diced bell pepper, salt, and pepper; mix everything until well combined.
- Prepare Croissants: Unroll one can of croissants onto a cutting board. The croissants are pre-cut into triangles; pinch together the cut lines between every two pieces to create four rectangles from the eight croissants.
- Fill Croissants: Place about ¼ cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each rectangle. Bring the corners of the dough together over the filling and pinch firmly to seal the croissants tightly.
- Apply Egg Wash (Optional): In a small bowl, whisk the egg and brush it evenly over the tops of each filled croissant to give them a glossy, golden finish when baked.
- Bake: Place the filled croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone mat. Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the croissants turn golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove the croissants from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm as a snack or appetizer.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing; if not softened, expect some lumps in the filling.
- Shredded chicken can be prepared ahead or use leftover cooked chicken.
- Egg wash is optional but recommended for a shiny, golden crust.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute croissants with gluten-free pastry dough.
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