Golden Chicken Squares
Perfectly golden and irresistibly flaky, these Golden Chicken Squares are your answer to the ultimate comfort food. Tender, shredded chicken is mixed with creamy cheese, fresh parsley, and a hint of garlic, then tucked into buttery crescent roll dough and baked to golden perfection. The result? A savory, handheld pastry with a crisp exterior and a luscious, cheesy filling that will delight your taste buds. This recipe is incredibly easy to make, with just 20 minutes of prep time and commonly available ingredients like cream cheese, cheddar, and refrigerated crescent dough. Ideal as an appetizer, snack, or even a light dinner, these chicken squares are as versatile as they are crowd-pleasing. Don’t forget to brush the tops with a rich egg wash for that glossy, bakery-style finish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 115 grams cream cheese
- 120 grams shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 425 grams refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 piece egg
- 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Season the chicken breasts with ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side or until golden and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken and let it cool slightly before shredding into small pieces.
In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, minced garlic, remaining salt, remaining black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix until well combined.
On a clean, floured surface, roll out the crescent roll dough and separate it into 12 triangles. Lightly stretch each triangle for more coverage.
Spoon a generous tablespoon of the chicken mixture onto the wide end of each triangle. Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges, forming small, square-shaped parcels.
Place the chicken squares on the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg with water to make an egg wash. Brush the top of each square with the egg wash to ensure a golden, glossy finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the squares are puffed and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 197.6 g | 253% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.6 g | 493% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 798 mg | 266% | |
| Sodium | 7197 mg | 313% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.9 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.1 g | ||
| Protein | 182.2 g | 364% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1063 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1213 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
