Description
Cranberry Chicken Puffs are a delicious and easy appetizer or dinner option featuring a savory chicken filling with dried cranberries, mozzarella, and mayonnaise, all wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough and baked to golden perfection.
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 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.
- Make Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, thinly sliced green onion, dried cranberries, freshly grated mozzarella cheese, and mayonnaise. Mix until well combined.
- Prepare Dough Rectangles: Open one can of crescent roll dough and spread it out on a cutting board. Separate the dough into 4 rectangles (each rectangle consists of 2 triangles attached). Press the seams together along the middle of each rectangle to seal. Repeat this process with the second can to have a total of 8 rectangles.
- Fill and Seal Puffs: Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture into the center of each dough rectangle. Fold the corners of the rectangle up and over the filling, pressing the edges firmly to seal completely and prevent leakage.
- Arrange and Bake: Arrange the sealed puffs seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the puffs from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set slightly.
Notes
- The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on the specific ingredients used.
- For appetizers, plan on serving 1 puff per person. For a more substantial dinner, serve 2 puffs per person.
- Chopped walnuts or pecans are optional but add a nice crunch and flavor contrast.
- If you prefer, you can substitute mozzarella with another melty cheese like cheddar or Monterey Jack.
- Ensure the seams of the dough are well sealed to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
