Description
Cranberry Chicken Puffs are a delightful appetizer combining shredded chicken, dried cranberries, and mozzarella cheese wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. These savory puffs bake to a golden brown and offer a perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and sweet flavors, making them ideal for parties or a light meal.
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 the Oven. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat, nonstick foil, or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Prepare the Filling. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, thinly sliced green onion, dried cranberries, grated mozzarella cheese, and mayonnaise. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Prepare the Dough. Open one can of crescent rolls and spread out the dough on a cutting board. Separate it into 4 rectangles, each consisting of two triangles attached. Press the seams of each rectangle together in the middle to seal. Repeat this process with the second can, resulting in 8 rectangles of dough.
- Fill and Seal the Puffs. Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each dough rectangle. Fold up the corners of the rectangle to cover the filling completely and press the edges together to seal tightly, preventing any filling from leaking out.
- Arrange and Bake. Place the filled 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 and the dough is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve. Remove the puffs from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes before serving to avoid burning and to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Nutritional information provided is approximate and may vary depending on specific ingredients used.
- For party appetizers, plan on serving 1 puff per person; for a main course or dinner, plan for 2 puffs.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or omit nuts altogether based on preference or allergies.
- Ensure seams are sealed well to prevent filling leakage during baking.
- To add an extra touch, consider brushing the tops with a little melted butter before baking for a richer color and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
