Classic Easter Chicken Salad Crescent Rolls
Delightful crescent rolls filled with a creamy chicken salad mixture, perfect for Easter celebrations.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Rotisserie chicken works well.
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream Can adjust for creaminess.
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red grapes, halved Adds a sweet contrast.
- 1/4 cup almonds or walnuts, chopped Can customize nuts for flavor.
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- to taste salt and pepper
For the Rolls
- 1 can crescent roll dough Substitute with puff pastry or biscuit dough if desired.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, diced celery, halved grapes, chopped nuts, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
- Place a spoonful of the chicken salad mixture at the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll the dough from the wide end to the pointed tip, enclosing the filling.
- Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serving
- Serve warm or at room temperature as an appetizer or light meal.
Notes
Store leftover rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze before baking, adding extra time if baking from frozen. Consider offering dipping sauces like ranch or honey mustard.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g