Ingredients

  • 1 can crescent roll dough
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 whole jalapeño, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • as needed fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • as needed cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped jalapeño, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and well combined.
  3. Roll out the crescent roll dough on a clean surface and separate it into individual triangles.
  4. Place a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture at the wider end of each triangle.
  5. Carefully roll the triangle from the wide end to the pointed end, enclosing the filling as you go. Pinch the edges to seal.
  6. Place the stuffed rolls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them for expansion.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky.
  8. Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

💡 Chef's Notes

Serve warm with salsa or guacamole for dipping.

Recipe by Maelle Lindström - Culinary Writer